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 proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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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 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, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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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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If you have the mixed number 4 1/2, what is the improper fraction?

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

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What is the denominator in the mixed number 5 3/8?

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The denominator is 8.

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How do you identify the whole number in a mixed number?

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The whole number is the part of the mixed number that appears before the fraction. For example, in 3 1/4, the whole number is 3.

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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 the mixed number 2 5/6?

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