Adding a Fraction to a whole number

The video tutorial explains how to add a fraction to a whole number by first converting the whole number into a fraction. It emphasizes the importance of finding a common denominator and demonstrates how to use multiplication to create equivalent fractions. The tutorial also covers the process of adding fractions and simplifying the result, as well as converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.

What is the first step when adding a fraction to a whole number?

What operation do you perform to convert the whole number into a fraction?

How do you find the common denominator when adding a fraction to a whole number?

Explain why adding the numerator and denominator directly does not yield an equivalent fraction.

How do you convert the improper fraction 28/3 into a mixed number?