Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions

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What is a mixed fraction?

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A mixed fraction is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 1\frac{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 \frac{5}{4}.

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How do you convert a mixed fraction 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. For example, 2\frac{3}{5} = \frac{(2 \times 5) + 3}{5} = \frac{13}{5}.

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Convert 4\frac{1}{2} to an improper fraction.

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4\frac{1}{2} = \frac{(4 \times 2) + 1}{2} = \frac{9}{2}.

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

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3\frac{3}{4} = \frac{(3 \times 4) + 3}{4} = \frac{15}{4}.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction.

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

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1\frac{2}{3} = \frac{(1 \times 3) + 2}{3} = \frac{5}{3}.

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Convert 2\frac{5}{6} to an improper fraction.

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2\frac{5}{6} = \frac{(2 \times 6) + 5}{6} = \frac{17}{6}.

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What is the improper fraction for 5\frac{2}{5}?

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5\frac{2}{5} = \frac{(5 \times 5) + 2}{5} = \frac{27}{5}.

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Convert 0\frac{3}{4} to an improper fraction.

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0\frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{4}.