Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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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 over the denominator is the fraction.

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What is the relationship between improper fractions and mixed numbers?

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Every improper fraction can be expressed as a mixed number, and vice versa.

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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 that over the denominator.

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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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It is an improper fraction because the numerator (13) is greater than the denominator (8).

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