Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 2 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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The improper fraction is 5/2.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 16/15.

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Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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The improper fraction is 9/4.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 3/5?

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The improper fraction is 18/5.

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How do you identify the whole number in a mixed number?

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The whole number in a mixed number is the integer part before the fraction, such as 2 in 2 1/2.

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What is the denominator in the mixed number 2 1/2?

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The denominator is 2.

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What is the numerator in the mixed number 2 1/2?

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The numerator is 1.

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If a mixed number is 4 3/8, what is the improper fraction?

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The improper fraction is 35/8.