Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
6th Grade · Math · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.
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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator.
- 2
To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator; place the result over the original denominator.
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The mixed number 5 and 1/4 can be converted to an improper fraction by multiplying 5 by 4, adding 1, and placing that over 4, resulting in 21/4.
