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Mixed Numerals and Improper Fractions

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Summary
Mastering the conversion between mixed numerals and improper fractions is crucial for efficiently solving GRE math problems, especially in operations involving multiplication, division, and exponentiation.
  • Improper fractions have numerators larger than denominators, while mixed numerals combine an integer with a fraction less than one.
  • Converting between mixed numerals and improper fractions is essential, as the GRE may present numbers in either form.
  • Mixed numerals are useful for visualizing fractions on a number line, but improper fractions are superior for calculations involving multiplication, division, or powers.
  • When faced with GRE problems involving calculations, convert mixed numerals to improper fractions for easier computation, then convert back to mixed numerals if necessary.
  • Practical exercises demonstrate the process of converting between mixed numerals and improper fractions and highlight the strategic advantage of using improper fractions for complex operations.
Chapters
00:05
Understanding Mixed Numerals and Improper Fractions
00:56
Converting Between Forms
03:25
Strategic Use of Each Form
06:00
Practical Application and Problem Solving

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