Changing 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 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, like 9/2.

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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 denominator.

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Convert 4 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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9/2

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Convert 6 1/3 to an improper fraction.

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19/3

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Convert 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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11/4

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Convert 9 1/10 to an improper fraction.

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91/10

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Convert 12 2/3 to an improper fraction.

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38/3

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What is the numerator in the improper fraction 9/2?

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The numerator is 9.

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What is the denominator in the improper fraction 19/3?

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The denominator is 3.