converting mixed numbers and improper fractions

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Write the mixed number 1 3/5 as an improper fraction.

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8/5

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Write the improper fraction 63/8 as a mixed number in simplest terms.

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7 7/8

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Write the improper fraction 5/4 as a mixed number in simplest form.

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1 1/4

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Write the improper fraction 3/2 as a mixed number in simplest form.

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1 1/2

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Write the mixed number 5 1/3 as an improper fraction.

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16/3

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.