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Mixed Numerals and Improper Fractions

Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
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Arithmetic and Fractions
Summary
Mastering the conversion between mixed numerals and improper fractions is crucial for efficiently solving GMAT 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 these forms is essential, as the GMAT may present numbers in either format.
  • Mixed numerals are useful for visualizing fractions on a number line, but improper fractions are superior for calculations.
  • In operations like multiplication, division, and raising to powers, converting mixed numerals to improper fractions simplifies the process and reduces errors.
  • Practice problems demonstrate the strategic advantage of using improper fractions for calculations before converting back to mixed numerals for the final answer.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Mixed Numerals and Improper Fractions
03:25
Strategic Use of Number Forms in Calculations
06:00
Practical Application and Problem Solving