Identify Mixed Numbers

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 3/4.

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How do you identify a mixed number from a model?

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Look for a whole part and a fractional part in the model.

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What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If the denominator is 4, what are possible numerators for a fraction less than a whole?

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Possible numerators are 0, 1, 2, or 3.

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What is the mixed number for 2 1/5?

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The mixed number is 2 1/5.

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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; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 9/4?

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The mixed number is 2 1/4.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than a whole?

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It means the numerator is greater than the denominator, such as 5/4.

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What is the mixed number represented by 3 2/4?

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The mixed number is 3 2/4, which can also be simplified to 3 1/2.

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How do you write the mixed number 1 3/8 as an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator: 1*8 + 3 = 11, so it is 11/8.