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 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 7 1/6 to an improper fraction.

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43/6

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Convert the mixed number 9 4/7 to an improper fraction.

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67/7

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Convert the mixed number 3 4/9 to an improper fraction.

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31/9

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Convert the mixed number 8 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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35/4

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

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13/5

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

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The formula is: (whole number × denominator + numerator) / denominator.

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If you have 4 2/3, what is the improper fraction?

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14/3