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When you are multiplying with mixed number fractions, it becomes easier to work with improper fractions instead.
For example, 2 1/3 x 1 1/2 (two and a third times one and a half) is
2 x 1
+ 2 x 1/2
+ 1/3 x 1
+ 1/3 x 1/2
But with improper fractions, it's 7/3 x 3/2 = 7/2 = 3 1/2
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How do you make a mixed number in to an improper fraction?
The mixed number consists of a whole number and a fraction. Multiply the denominator of the fraction portion by the whole number and to this product add the numerator of the fraction portion. This value is the numerator of the new improper fraction. The denominator of the new improper fraction is the same as the denominator of the original fraction portion of the mixed number.
How do you draw a picture to show an improper fraction?
how do you draw an picture for an improper fraction
How do you Write the mixed number as an improper fraction?
The mixed number ab/c is equivalent to the improper fraction (a*c+b)/c
A fraction with a numerator of 1 called as improper fraction why?
because the denominator is a bigger number so it is called improper because the denominator is a bigger number so it is called improper
Can a negative improper fraction be a rational number?
-- If the numerator and denominator of the fraction are both whole numbers,then the fraction is definitely a rational number.-- Even if they're not both whole numbers, it still canbe a rational number.-- Makes no difference whether the fraction is negative or positive, improper or proper.
