Convert Improper Fractions AND Mixed Numbers

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 9/4 is an improper fraction.

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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. For example, 2 1/3 is a mixed number.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that sum over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/3 becomes (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator. For example, 9/4 becomes 2 1/4.

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Convert the mixed number 1 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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1 1/4 = (1*4 + 1)/4 = 5/4.

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Convert the mixed number 3 2/5 to an improper fraction.

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3 2/5 = (3*5 + 2)/5 = 17/5.

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Convert the improper fraction 11/4 to a mixed number.

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11/4 = 2 3/4.

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Convert the improper fraction 16/15 to a mixed number.

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16/15 = 1 1/15.

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What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

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What is the first step in converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.