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, like 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, like 5/4.

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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 new numerator.

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What is the mixed number for 17/5?

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3 2/5.

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What does the fraction 3/4 represent?

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It represents three parts out of four equal parts.

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How do you identify a mixed number from a model?

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Look for a whole number and a proper fraction combined.

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What is the mixed number represented by the model showing 1 whole and 3/8?

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1 3/8.

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What is the difference between a mixed number and an improper fraction?

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A mixed number has a whole part and a fraction, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than the denominator.

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What is the mixed number for 3/2?

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1 1/2.

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How can you tell if a fraction is improper?

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If the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, it is an improper fraction.