Mixed Number to Improper Fractions: M.A.D. Circle Practice

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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, then add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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

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2 \frac{2}{5} = \frac{(2 \times 5) + 2}{5} = \frac{12}{5}.

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What is the formula for converting a mixed number \text{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 2 \frac{2}{4} to an improper fraction.

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2 \frac{2}{4} = \frac{(2 \times 4) + 2}{4} = \frac{10}{4}.

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What is the improper fraction for 3 \frac{1}{3}?

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3 \frac{1}{3} = \frac{(3 \times 3) + 1}{3} = \frac{10}{3}.

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Convert 1 \frac{3}{5} to an improper fraction.

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1 \frac{3}{5} = \frac{(1 \times 5) + 3}{5} = \frac{8}{5}.

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What is the improper fraction for 4 \frac{2}{7}?

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4 \frac{2}{7} = \frac{(4 \times 7) + 2}{7} = \frac{30}{7}.

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Convert 5 \frac{1}{2} to an improper fraction.

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5 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{(5 \times 2) + 1}{2} = \frac{11}{2}.