Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
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Objective
I can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
A mixed number contains a whole number part and a fractional part.
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To change a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator.
- 3
When converting, the total number of parts becomes the new numerator, and you keep the same denominator.
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Practice
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What does the denominator of an improper fraction tell you about the whole numbers in the original mixed number?
Convert the mixed number 3 and 1/4 to an improper fraction.
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“Convert the mixed number 3 ⅖ to an improper fraction. Show your work.”
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