Converting mixed numbers to improper 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 2 1/3.

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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, such as 7/4.

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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, then add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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7/2.

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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 do you do with the product of the whole number and the denominator when converting to an improper fraction?

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Add it to the numerator.

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When converting an improper fraction to a mixed number, what do you do with the numerator?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

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2 1/4.

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What is the result of dividing the numerator by the denominator in an improper fraction?

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The whole number part of the mixed number.

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What is the remainder when converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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The new numerator of the mixed number.