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 1 \frac{3}{5}.

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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{8}{5}.

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

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\frac{8}{5}.

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

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\frac{12}{5}.

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What is the formula to convert 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 1 \frac{7}{8} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{15}{8}.

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What is the improper fraction for 3 \frac{1}{4}?

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\frac{13}{4}.

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Convert 2 \frac{3}{10} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{23}{10}.

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What is the improper fraction for 4 \frac{5}{6}?

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\frac{29}{6}.