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For example, 5 2/3 = 17/3. The way to get this is to multiply the integer part (in the example, 5) by the denominator (3) and add the numerator (2). In this case, 5 x 3 + 2 = 17. This number is placed as the numerator; the denominator is the same as in the original fraction.

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Q: How do you convert a compound number to an improper fraction?
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How do you convert an improper fraction into a real number?

You do not do anything. An improper fraction IS a real number.


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You can't. Improper and proper fractions are two different things. You can convert an improper fraction to a mixed number.


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An improper fraction cannot be converted to a whole number, since the two are not equivalent.


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How do you divide a fraction and amixed number?

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What to do to convert an improper fraction to a mixed or whole number?

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How fo you times a fraction and a mixed number?

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction and proceed.


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You take the bottom number and divided by the top number.


How do you times a mixed fraction by a whole number?

Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction, multiply by the whole number, convert the answer back to a mixed fraction (if required).


How do we minus a mixed number with a whole number?

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. Convert the whole number to a fraction with a common denominator. Proceed with the subtraction.


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How do you write a mixed number as an equivalent fraction?

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