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You do it just like you do normal fractions. Multiply the top by the top and the bottom by the bottom. Remember that whole numbers can be converted into fractions by putting them over 1. For example, 7 = 7/1, 29 = 29/1.
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Why do you change mixed numbers to improper fractions before multiplying and dividing?
Because common denominators allow adding and subtracting of numerators. Improper fractions also have simplified rules over mixed numbers when performing multiplication and division.
How do add mixed improper fraction?
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Improper fractions can be added the same way proper fractions are.
How do you turn an improper fraction into a normal fraction?
Improper fractions can't become proper fractions.
When dividig fractions what do you change a mixed number into?
You change them into improper or topheavy fractions.
What are the 2 kinds of fraction?
There are common fractions, improper fractions and equivalent fractions
Why change mixed numbers to improper fractions?
For addition, subtraction, division and multiplication with other fractions
Why do you change mixed numbers to improper fractions before multiplying and dividing?
Because common denominators allow adding and subtracting of numerators. Improper fractions also have simplified rules over mixed numbers when performing multiplication and division.
How do add mixed improper fraction?
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Improper fractions can be added the same way proper fractions are.
What are the characteristics of improper fractions?
Improper fractions have numerators that are greater than or equal to their denominators.
Are improper fractions integers?
No, they are improper fractions. They can be equivalent to integers if the numerator is a multiple of the denominator.
How are proper and improper fractions different?
proper factions are fractions under a whole number improper fractions are Example: proper: 1/2 improper: 3/2
How do you turn an improper fraction into a normal fraction?
Improper fractions can't become proper fractions.
When dividig fractions what do you change a mixed number into?
You change them into improper or topheavy fractions.
When you add fractions do you flip improper fractions around?
no
What is 3 and 2 eights times 6 and four sevenths?
this is simple. for the multiplication of fractions, you multiply both the Numerator and denominator straight across. first change the mixed numbers to improper fractions 3 2/8---- 26/8 6 4/7---- 46/7 multiply them to get... whatever... and simplify it. if your teacher wants it in mixed number form then do so but it is easier to keep fractions as improper fractions for this reason
What are the 2 kinds of fraction?
There are common fractions, improper fractions and equivalent fractions
What are similarities between proper and improper fractions?
Some similarities of proper fraction and improper fraction are that they are both fractions.
