Mixed numbers and 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 fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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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 5/4.

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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 to get the new numerator.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 2 1/3?

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The improper fraction is 7/3.

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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 improper fraction for 3 2/5?

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The improper fraction is 17/5.

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How do you convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator: 9 ÷ 4 = 2 R1, so it is 2 1/4.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 11/3?

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The mixed number is 3 2/3.

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What is the process to add a mixed number and a fraction?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then add the fractions.

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What is the improper fraction for 4 3/8?

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The improper fraction is 35/8.