Mixed Numbers to Improper Fraction

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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}{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 \frac{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 5\frac{2}{3} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{17}{3}

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Convert 2\frac{1}{7} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{15}{7}

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Convert 6\frac{2}{7} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{44}{7}

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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 3\frac{1}{4} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{13}{4}

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What is the formula for converting a mixed number \frac{a}{b} to an improper fraction?

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The formula is: \text{Improper Fraction} = \frac{(a \times b) + c}{b}, where a is the whole number and c is the numerator.

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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.