Converting Mixed Numbers into 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 1/2.

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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 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 the mixed number 3 1/4 into an improper fraction.

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13/4.

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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.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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Convert the mixed number 5 2/3 into an improper fraction.

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17/3.

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Which is an example of a mixed number?

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4 1/2.

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What do you do with the whole number when converting to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

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What do you do with the numerator when converting to an improper fraction?

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Add the numerator to the product of the whole number and the denominator.