convert improper fractions

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 7/4 and 5/5 are improper fractions.

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Convert the mixed number 3 1/2 into an improper fraction.

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3 1/2 = (3 * 2 + 1)/2 = 7/2.

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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 4 3/5 into an improper fraction.

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4 3/5 = (4 * 5 + 3)/5 = 23/5.

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What is the improper fraction for 2 1/4?

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2 1/4 = (2 * 4 + 1)/4 = 9/4.

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

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5 2/3 = (5 * 3 + 2)/3 = 17/3.

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What is the improper fraction for 1 3/8?

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1 3/8 = (1 * 8 + 3)/8 = 11/8.

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Convert the mixed number 6 1/2 into an improper fraction.

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6 1/2 = (6 * 2 + 1)/2 = 13/2.

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What is the improper fraction for 3 3/4?

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3 3/4 = (3 * 4 + 3)/4 = 15/4.

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Convert the mixed number 7 2/5 into an improper fraction.

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7 2/5 = (7 * 5 + 2)/5 = 37/5.