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What is an improper fraction?
How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
What is a key property of an improper fraction?
How do you simplify an improper fraction?
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What is the result of converting 7/4 to a mixed number?
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Study Notes
Definition
- An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
Examples
- 3/2, 5/3, 7/4 are all improper fractions.
Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
- To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number part and the remainder.
- The remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction part.
Example
- Convert 7/4 to a mixed number:
- 7 ÷ 4 = 1 with a remainder of 3
- Mixed number: 1 3/4
Key Properties
- An improper fraction can always be written as a mixed number.
- An improper fraction is not in its simplest form.
Simplifying Improper Fractions
- To simplify an improper fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
- If the GCD is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form.
Example
- Simplify the improper fraction 12/8:
- GCD of 12 and 8 is 4
- Divide both numerator and denominator by 4: 3/2
- Simplified improper fraction: 3/2
Improper Fractions
- An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
Examples of Improper Fractions
- 3/2, 5/3, and 7/4 are improper fractions.
Converting to Mixed Numbers
- Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number part and the remainder.
- The remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction part.
Mixed Number Conversion Example
- 7/4 converts to 1 3/4:
- 7 ÷ 4 = 1 with a remainder of 3
- The mixed number is 1 3/4.
Key Properties of Improper Fractions
- An improper fraction can always be written as a mixed number.
- An improper fraction is not in its simplest form.
Simplifying Improper Fractions
- Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
- If the GCD is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form.
Simplification Example
- 12/8 simplifies to 3/2:
- The GCD of 12 and 8 is 4.
- Divide both numerator and denominator by 4.
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Learn how to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers with step-by-step examples and explanations. Understand the concept of numerator, denominator, and remainder.
