Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Learning Objective
I can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.
Key Concepts
To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, the first step is to multiply the whole number by the denominator.
After multiplying the whole number and denominator, you must add the result to the numerator.
The final step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction is to write the new numerator over the original denominator.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?
2. Convert the mixed number 2 and 3/5 to an improper fraction. Show your work.
3. Explain in your own words why it is important to keep the denominator the same when converting a mixed number to an improper fraction.
Educational Video
Convert Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions | The Math Review | 6NS1
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