Converting 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 3/5.

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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 13/5.

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

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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 3/5 to an improper fraction.

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13/5.

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Convert the mixed number 7 2/3 to an improper fraction.

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23/3.

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Convert the mixed number 5 1/8 to an improper fraction.

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41/8.

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Convert the mixed number 7 3/5 to an improper fraction.

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38/5.

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Convert the mixed number 3 4/9 to an improper fraction.

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31/9.

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

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

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If you have 4 1/2, what is the improper fraction?

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9/2.