Question

How do I make a mixed number into an improper fraction?

Answer 1

Answer:

Multiply the whole number with the denominator of the proper fraction. Add the numerator of the proper fraction to this product to obtain the numerator of the improper fraction.

Explanation:

Let us convert 3¼ into an improper fraction.

Numerator of the improper fraction = (3 × 4) + 1 = 13

The denominator of the fraction will stay the same = 4

Hence 3¼ converted into an improper fraction will be 13/4

Answer 2

Answer:

multiply the denominator with the whole number, then add it to the numerator. Keep the same denominator at the end.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. $3\frac{2}{7}$      

2. 7 x 3 =21

3. 21 + 2 = 23

4. = $\frac{23}{7}$