Mixed Number to Improper Fraction

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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 1/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 9/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 1/3 to an improper fraction.

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7/3.

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Convert the mixed number 2 7/10 to an improper fraction.

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27/10.

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Convert the mixed number 4 2/7 to an improper fraction.

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30/7.

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Convert the mixed number 4 5/7 to an improper fraction.

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33/7.

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Convert the mixed number 3 11/15 to an improper fraction.

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56/15.

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

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Improper Fraction = (Whole Number × Denominator + Numerator) / Denominator.

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If you have 3 1/2, what is the improper fraction?

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7/2.