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To simplify improper fractions you just have to simplify as you would with a regular fraction. Which is very easy, and if you dont know I will tell you how.
How to Simplify Fractions:
Divide the numerator and the denominator by a common factor.
Example: 2/4=1/2 (2 is the common factor in both 4 and 2)
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoYou simplify an improper fraction like 15/8 by dividing the numerator (in this case 15) by the denominator ( in this case it is 8 ) so 15 / 8 is 1 Remainder 7, so we put one by itself, and a fraction next to it with the remainder over the denominator, so 1 7/8 or 1 and 7/8. If the fraction can be simplified, do so unless instructed otherwise.
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How do you add improper fractions?
If the denominators are different, find a common denominator, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the same denominator, proceed with adding the numerators, put that total over the denominator, simplify if possible. If the denominators are the same, skip the conversion, proceed with adding the numerators, put that total over the denominator, simplify if possible.
What are the characteristics of improper fractions?
Improper fractions have numerators that are greater than or equal to their denominators.
Are improper fractions integers?
No, they are improper fractions. They can be equivalent to integers if the numerator is a multiple of the denominator.
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
When asked to find the sum of two mixed numbers with different denominators you should before you add?
Convert the fractions into equivalent fractions with the same denominator. In actually adding mixed numbers, it is easier to convert the mixed numbers into improper (top heavy) fractions, do the addition, simplify the resulting fraction and convert any resulting improper fraction back into a mixed number.
How do you simplify fractions with proper and improper?
by cross multipling
How do you do improper fractions to simplify?
8/3 = 2 and 2/3
How do you divide mixed fractions by mixed fractions?
make each fraction a improper fraction the flip the second fraction and multiply straight across then simplify
How do you add improper fractions?
If the denominators are different, find a common denominator, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the same denominator, proceed with adding the numerators, put that total over the denominator, simplify if possible. If the denominators are the same, skip the conversion, proceed with adding the numerators, put that total over the denominator, simplify if possible.
How do add mixed improper fraction?
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Improper fractions can be added the same way proper fractions are.
What are the characteristics of improper fractions?
Improper fractions have numerators that are greater than or equal to their denominators.
Are improper fractions integers?
No, they are improper fractions. They can be equivalent to integers if the numerator is a multiple of the denominator.
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 turn an improper fraction into a normal fraction?
Improper fractions can't become proper fractions.
When dividig fractions what do you change a mixed number into?
You change them into improper or topheavy fractions.
When you add fractions do you flip improper fractions around?
no
When asked to find the sum of two mixed numbers with different denominators you should before you add?
Convert the fractions into equivalent fractions with the same denominator. In actually adding mixed numbers, it is easier to convert the mixed numbers into improper (top heavy) fractions, do the addition, simplify the resulting fraction and convert any resulting improper fraction back into a mixed number.
