Mixed Number 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 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 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 2 1/5 to an improper fraction.

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11/5.

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Convert the mixed number 8 7/12 to an improper fraction.

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103/12.

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Convert the mixed number 3 8/9 to an improper fraction.

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35/9.

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Convert the mixed number 7 7/9 to an improper fraction.

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70/9.

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Convert the mixed number 7 1/3 to an improper fraction.

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22/3.

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What is the formula for converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Improper Fraction = (Whole Number × Denominator + Numerator) / Denominator.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.