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(2-1) Mixed Numbers.

When a fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to the
denominator it is called an improper fraction.

9
means there are 9 parts.
4
1
Each part is of a whole.
4
9 = 2 1
4 4

1
Also 2 is called a mixed number.
4

Write the improper fractions by looking at the Models.

Shapes Improper fraction Mixed number

7 1
2
3 3

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