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 1\frac{3}{5}.

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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 \frac{8}{5}.

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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 1\frac{3}{5} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{8}{5}.

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Convert 1\frac{6}{10} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{16}{10}.

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Convert 3\frac{1}{2} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{7}{2}.

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Convert 9\frac{1}{2} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{19}{2}.

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Convert 7\frac{1}{5} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{36}{5}.

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What is the formula for converting a mixed number \(a\frac{b}{c}\) to an improper fraction?

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The formula is \frac{(a \times c) + b}{c}.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 2\frac{1}{4}?

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\frac{9}{4}.