Understanding Fractions

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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, such as 1 1/2.

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

Back

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

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator of 1, such as 1/3.

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What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What does the numerator of a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered out of the whole.

Front

Convert the mixed number 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 3/4 = 11/4.

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Write the improper fraction 9/4 as a mixed number.

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9/4 = 2 1/4.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.