Converting 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, such as 9/4.

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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 8 2/3 into an improper fraction.

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26/3

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Convert 2 3/8 into an improper fraction.

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19/8

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Convert 1 4/7 into an improper fraction.

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11/7

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Convert 9 3/4 into an improper fraction.

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39/4

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Convert 3 1/2 into an improper fraction.

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7/2

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

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(Whole number × Denominator + Numerator) / Denominator.

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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.