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 1/3.

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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 7/4.

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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 3 2/5 to an improper fraction.

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3 2/5 = (3 * 5 + 2) / 5 = 17/5.

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What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

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What do you do after multiplying the whole number by the denominator?

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Add the numerator to the result of the multiplication.

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What is the final step in converting to an improper fraction?

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Place the sum over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 1 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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1 3/4 = (1 * 4 + 3) / 4 = 7/4.

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What is the improper fraction for 4 1/2?

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4 1/2 = (4 * 2 + 1) / 2 = 9/2.

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If you have the mixed number 2 5/6, what is the improper fraction?

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2 5/6 = (2 * 6 + 5) / 6 = 17/6.