Method

Converting a Mixed Number Into an Improper Fraction

Improper fractions and mixed numbers are two different ways of writing numbers that can have the same value. Consider the following mixed number. 5 29 This mixed number can be rewritten as an improper fraction in three steps.

Multiply the Integer Part by the Denominator

First, identify the integer part of the mixed number. This is the integer number written before the fraction.

Next, multiply the integer part by the denominator of the fraction. In this case, the denominator of the fraction is 9. 5* 9=45

Add the Numerator

Add the numerator of the fraction to the number from the previous step. In the given mixed number, the numerator of the fraction is 2. 45+ 2=47 This is the numerator of the improper fraction. 5 29=47/?

Write the Denominator

Write the numerator of the fraction part as the denominator of the improper fraction. The denominator in the fraction of the given mixed number is 9, so this is also the denominator of the improper fraction. 5 2 9=47/9

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