Converting Mixed Number 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\frac{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 \frac{5}{4}.

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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 3\frac{1}{4} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{13}{4}

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What is the formula to convert a mixed number \frac{a}{b} to an improper fraction?

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The formula is: \frac{(whole \: number \times denominator) + numerator}{denominator}.

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Convert 5\frac{2}{3} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{17}{3}

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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Convert 2\frac{5}{6} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{17}{6}

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If you have 4\frac{3}{5}, what is the improper fraction?

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\frac{23}{5}