Convert 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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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 5/4.

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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 1 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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1 1/4 = (1 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 5/4.

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Convert the mixed number 8 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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8 3/4 = (8 * 4 + 3) / 4 = 35/4.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 5 2/7?

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5 2/7 = (5 * 7 + 2) / 7 = 37/7.

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Convert the mixed number 11 1/7 to an improper fraction.

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11 1/7 = (11 * 7 + 1) / 7 = 78/7.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 3 8/9?

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3 8/9 = (3 * 9 + 8) / 9 = 35/9.

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What is the denominator in the improper fraction 5/4?

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The denominator in the improper fraction 5/4 is 4.

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What is the numerator in the improper fraction 35/4?

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The numerator in the improper fraction 35/4 is 35.