Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions :
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions A fraction is composed of two numbers.
The top number is the Numerator and the bottom number is the Denominator.
3 Numerator
5 Denominator
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions :
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions The diagram below shows one way to illustrate a Fraction. First we divide a length into a number of spaces. The number of spaces shows the Denominator. The number of filled spaces shows the Numerator. = 3/5
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions :
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions An Improper Fraction is a fraction that has a numerator which is greater than the denominator. 5/3 is an Improper faction.
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions :
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions To convert a Mixed Number to an Improper Fraction we multiply the whole number by the denominator. We then add that to the to the numerator of the fractional part. To convert 1- 2/3 multiply 1 by the denominator 3 and add it to the 2 in the fractional part. 1 x 3 = 3 add to 2 to get 5/3
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Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions Example 1 Show 9 1/8 as an Improper Fraction. 9x8 =72 72+1=73 The improper fraction is 73/8
Example2 Show 2 2/3 as an Improper Fraction. 2 x 3 = 6
6 + 2 = 8 The improper fraction is 8/3
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