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How is a mixed number and an improper fraction similar?
Mixed fractions can be converted into improper fractions then changed back to a mixed number.
When dividig fractions what do you change a mixed number into?
You change them into improper or topheavy fractions.
These fractions have a whole number in them?
Improper.
Can only improper fractions be converted to mixed number and viceversa?
Decimals and percents may be converted also. 1.5 = 1 and 1/2 = 3/2 = 150%
How are proper and improper fractions different?
proper factions are fractions under a whole number improper fractions are Example: proper: 1/2 improper: 3/2
How do you do improper fraction improper fractions?
you look at the big number first.
Do all fractions convert to a mixed number?
No. A mixed number is one where there is a whole number and a fraction. If the whole number is 0 there is no whole number and all that remains is the fraction. All improper (top heavy) fractions can be converted to a mixed number.
What are three improper fractions that are equaled to the whole number 2?
Improper fractions are where the numerator is greater than the denominator. If their value is 2, the numerator is twice the denominator. Examples: 2/1, 10/5, 60/30
Why decimals greater than 1 become improper fractions when converted?
When you convert a decimal greater than 1 into a fraction its easier to change it into a mixed number first. Then change it into an improper fraction.
How is dividing mixed numbers the same as dividing fractions?
A mixed number can be converted into an improper fraction. Mixed numbers as improper fractions can be divided just like any other fraction. To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the original numerator to give the new numerator and put this over the original denominator.
How do you simply improper fractions?
convert into a mixed number.
What is the improper fraction of 25 over 36?
There is none. Improper fractions are made from mixed numbers, which is more than the number one. 25 over 36 was not over one to begin with, so it cannot be converted to an improper fraction.
