Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions

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What is a mixed fraction?

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A mixed fraction is a number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 2 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 11/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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To convert a mixed fraction 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 fraction 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 3/4 = (2 * 4 + 3) / 4 = 11/4.

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What is the formula for converting a mixed fraction to an improper fraction?

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The formula is: (whole number * denominator + numerator) / denominator.

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Convert the mixed fraction 1 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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1 3/4 = (1 * 4 + 3) / 4 = 7/4.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 5 1/3?

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5 1/3 = (5 * 3 + 1) / 3 = 16/3.

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How do you identify an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction can be identified when the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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Convert the mixed fraction 7 1/6 to an improper fraction.

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7 1/6 = (7 * 6 + 1) / 6 = 43/6.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 2 2/3?

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2 2/3 = (2 * 3 + 2) / 3 = 8/3.