Change between Mixed #’s & Improper Fractions
Write each fraction in simplest form
Mixed Number: The sum of a whole number and a fraction less than 1. “Improper” Fraction: A fraction with top bigger than the bottom.
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Write as an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number by the denominator. 5(6) = 30 Add the numerator to the product = 31 Put the total over the original denominator:
Write as a mixed number. Divide the numerator by the denominator. Write the mixed number:
What is the process for converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?