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12 7 Mixed Fractions

A mixed fraction consists of a whole number and a proper fraction combined, such as 1 3/4. To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator, placing the result over the denominator. To convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator, write the whole number answer, and any remainder over the denominator. Examples of conversions between mixed and improper fractions are provided.

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12 7 Mixed Fractions

A mixed fraction consists of a whole number and a proper fraction combined, such as 1 3/4. To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator, placing the result over the denominator. To convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator, write the whole number answer, and any remainder over the denominator. Examples of conversions between mixed and improper fractions are provided.

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Mixed Fractions

(Also called "Mixed Numbers")

3
4

(one and three-quarters)

A Mixed Fraction is a whole number and a proper fraction combined.


such as 1 3/4 .

Examples
2 3/8

7 1/4

1 14/15

21 4/5

See how each example is made up of a whole number and a proper fraction together? That
is why it is called a "mixed" fraction (or mixed number).

Names
We can give names to every part of a mixed fraction:

Three Types of Fractions


There are three types of fraction:

Mixed Fractions or Improper Fractions


You can use either an improper fraction or a mixed fraction to show the same amount.
For example 1 3/4 = 7/4, as shown here:

1 3/4

/4

Converting Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions


To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, follow these steps:

Multiply the whole number part by the fraction's


denominator.

Add that to the numerator

Write that result on top of the denominator.

Example: Convert 3 2/5 to an improper fraction.


Multiply the whole number by the denominator:

3 5 = 15
Add the numerator to that:

15 + 2 = 17

Then write that down above the denominator, like this:


17
5

Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Fractions


To convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, follow these steps:

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

Write down the whole number answer

Then write down any remainder above the


denominator.

Example: Convert 11/4 to a mixed fraction.


Divide:

11 4 = 2 with a remainder of 3
Write down the 2 and then write down the remainder (3) above the denominator (4), like
this:
3
2
4

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