Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

What is a mixed number?

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator

• A whole number combined with a fraction

• A whole number combined with a decimal

• A fraction where the denominator is greater than the numerator

When converting a mixed number to an improper fraction, what happens to the denominator?

• It is added to the numerator

• It remains the same

• It changes to the numerator

• It is multiplied by the whole number

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

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Multiply the denominator by the whole number

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the whole number

In the example given, what is the result of multiplying the denominator (4) by the whole number (2)?

• 10

• 8

• 12

• 6

After multiplying the denominator by the whole number, what is the next step?

• Multiply the result by the numerator

• Add the result to the numerator

• Divide the result by the numerator

• Subtract the result from the numerator

What is the improper fraction form of the mixed number 2 and 3/4?

• 9/4

• 10/4

• 11/4

• 12/4

Why is 11/4 considered an improper fraction?

• Because the numerator is greater than the denominator

• Because the denominator is greater than the numerator

• Because the numerator is equal to the denominator

• Because the numerator is less than the denominator

What should you do if you want to see more example problems?

• Do nothing

• Ask a friend

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