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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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 \frac{5}{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 2 \frac{2}{4} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{10}{4}

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

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\frac{13}{3}

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

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The formula is \frac{(a \times c) + b}{c}.

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

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\frac{18}{5}

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Convert 1 \frac{1}{2} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{3}{2}

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What is the improper fraction for 5 \frac{2}{7}?

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\frac{37}{7}

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Convert 2 \frac{3}{8} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{19}{8}