Convert 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 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 5/4.

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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 to an improper fraction.

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3 1/4 = (3 × 4 + 1) / 4 = 13/4.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

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If you have the mixed number 2 3/5, what is the improper fraction?

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2 3/5 = (2 × 5 + 3) / 5 = 13/5.

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What does the term 'numerator' refer to 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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What does the term 'denominator' refer to 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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Convert the mixed number 1 2/3 to an improper fraction.

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1 2/3 = (1 × 3 + 2) / 3 = 5/3.

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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.