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\frac{3}{4}.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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{9}{4}.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 9\frac{4}{7} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{67}{7}

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Convert 8\frac{3}{4} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{35}{4}

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Convert 2\frac{3}{4} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{11}{4}

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Convert 4\frac{7}{10} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{47}{10}

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Convert 7\frac{1}{6} to an improper fraction.

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\frac{43}{6}

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

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The formula is: \text{Improper Fraction} = (\text{Whole Number} \times \text{Denominator}) + \text{Numerator} / \text{Denominator}.

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B