1. Mixed Numbers and
Improper Fractions
Improper Fraction:
An improper fraction is when the numerator is
greater than the denominator.
Mixed Number:
A whole number with a proper
fraction.
How to convert from a mixed number to an improper fraction:
1.Write the mixed number.
2.Multiply the whole number with the denominator.
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3.Add the product with the numerator.
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4.Replace the numerator with the sum of those 2 numbers. 7 7
5.The denominator stays the same.
How to convert from an improper fraction to a mixed number:
1. Write the improper fraction. 11 3
2. Divide the numerator by the denominator. =2
3. Write the quotient as the whole number. 4 4
4. If there is a remainder from the equation, it becomes the numerator.
5. The denominator stays the same.