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 proper fraction, such as 2 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 9/4.

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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, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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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 over the original denominator. For example, 9/4 = 2 1/4.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 5 1/4?

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The improper fraction is 21/4.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 16/5?

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The mixed number is 3 1/5.

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

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The improper fraction is 11/3.

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Convert the improper fraction 14/3 to a mixed number.

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The mixed number is 4 2/3.

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What is the process to add mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction, add the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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What is the process to subtract mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction, subtract the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.