Converting 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 3/4.

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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 11/4.

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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, then add the numerator. Place the result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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11/4

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What are the three types of fractions?

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Proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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

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

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Convert the mixed number 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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3/2

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

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17/5

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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.