To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, follow these steps:
1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator (the bottom number of the fraction).
2. Add the numerator (the top number of the fraction) to that product.
3. Write the result over the original denominator.
Let’s go through each one carefully.
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Left Column:
1.
4 3/4
→ 4 × 4 = 16
→ 16 + 3 = 19
→ Answer:
19/4
2.
5 3/5
→ 5 × 5 = 25
→ 25 + 3 = 28
→ Answer:
28/5
3.
3 1/4
→ 3 × 4 = 12
→ 12 + 1 = 13
→ Answer:
13/4
4.
2 1/3
→ 2 × 3 = 6
→ 6 + 1 = 7
→ Answer:
7/3
5.
8 3/7
→ 8 × 7 = 56
→ 56 + 3 = 59
→ Answer:
59/7
6.
7 1/10
→ 7 × 10 = 70
→ 70 + 1 = 71
→ Answer:
71/10
7.
9 1/3
→ 9 × 3 = 27
→ 27 + 1 = 28
→ Answer:
28/3
8.
4 8/9
→ 4 × 9 = 36
→ 36 + 8 = 44
→ Answer:
44/9
9.
5 2/3
→ 5 × 3 = 15
→ 15 + 2 = 17
→ Answer:
17/3
10.
5 1/8
→ 5 × 8 = 40
→ 40 + 1 = 41
→ Answer:
41/8
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Right Column:
1.
3 1/2
→ 3 × 2 = 6
→ 6 + 1 = 7
→ Answer:
7/2
2.
4 1/2
→ 4 × 2 = 8
→ 8 + 1 = 9
→ Answer:
9/2
3.
5 3/4
→ 5 × 4 = 20
→ 20 + 3 = 23
→ Answer:
23/4
4.
7 2/9
→ 7 × 9 = 63
→ 63 + 2 = 65
→ Answer:
65/9
5.
2 3/5
→ 2 × 5 = 10
→ 10 + 3 = 13
→ Answer:
13/5
6.
4 2/3
→ 4 × 3 = 12
→ 12 + 2 = 14
→ Answer:
14/3
7.
7 1/3
→ 7 × 3 = 21
→ 21 + 1 = 22
→ Answer:
22/3
8.
9 3/4
→ 9 × 4 = 36
→ 36 + 3 = 39
→ Answer:
39/4
9.
3 2/5
→ 3 × 5 = 15
→ 15 + 2 = 17
→ Answer:
17/5
10.
6 1/2
→ 6 × 2 = 12
→ 12 + 1 = 13
→ Answer:
13/2
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Final Answer:
19/4, 28/5, 13/4, 7/3, 59/7, 71/10, 28/3, 44/9, 17/3, 41/8, 7/2, 9/2, 23/4, 65/9, 13/5, 14/3, 22/3, 39/4, 17/5, 13/2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of improper fractions mixed numbers worksheet.
