Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

The video tutorial reviews the process of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions. It provides a step-by-step guide, starting with multiplying the whole number by the denominator, adding the numerator, and keeping the denominator the same. The tutorial introduces methods like the Texas Method and Around the World to help remember the process. Multiple examples are provided to illustrate the conversion, emphasizing the importance of understanding improper fractions for further mathematical operations.

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

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Divide the whole number by the numerator

In the first example, what is the improper fraction of 3 and 2/9?

• 27/9

• 31/9

• 29/9

• 25/9

After multiplying the whole number by the denominator, what is the next step?

• Subtract the numerator

• Add the numerator

• Multiply by the numerator

• Divide by the numerator

What is the final improper fraction obtained from the first example?

• 31/9

• 25/9

• 29/9

• 27/9

What is the Texas Method used for?

• Remembering to subtract and divide

• Remembering to divide and multiply

• Remembering to multiply and add

• Remembering to add and subtract

In the second example, what is the improper fraction of 2 and 3/4?

• 11/4

• 10/4

• 9/4

• 12/4

What is the first step in the second example?

• Subtract the numerator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator

• Divide the whole number by the denominator

• Add the numerator

In the third example, what is the improper fraction of 1 and 3/7?

• 12/7

• 10/7

• 11/7

• 9/7

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

• Change the denominator

• Add the numerator

• Keep the denominator the same

• Subtract the numerator

Why might we need to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• To add fractions

• To make calculations easier

• To simplify the fraction

• To change the denominator