How to Covert Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions - How it Works - Video

Example 1

Example 1:

In converting a mixed number to an improper fraction, we need to multiply the denominator and the whole number and add the numerator. So we multiply the denominator and whole number, 5 x 3 = 15. Next we add the numerator 15 + 4 = 19. We keep the same denominator and our final result is 19/5.

Example 2

Example 2:

In converting a mixed number to an improper fraction, we need to multiply the denominator and the whole number and add the numerator. So we multiply the denominator and whole number, 7 x 2 = 14. Next we add the numerator 14 + 6 = 20. We keep the same denominator and our final result is 20/7.

Example 3

Example 3:

In converting a mixed number to an improper fraction, we need to multiply the denominator and the whole number and add the numerator. So we multiply the denominator and whole number, 5 x 10 = 50. Next we add the numerator 50 + 3 = 53. We keep the same denominator and our final result is 53/5.

Example 4

Example 4:

In converting a mixed number to an improper fraction, we need to multiply the denominator and the whole number and add the numerator. So we multiply the denominator and whole number, 8 x 6 = 48. Next we add the numerator 48 + 3 = 51. We keep the same denominator and our final result is 51/8.

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