You cannot. They are two disjoint subsets of rational numbers.
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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.
It is best to convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction. They are then added together in the same way as proper fractions are added together.
Convert any mixed numbers to improper fractions. Once you have a fraction (proper or improper) do the division. 2/4 = 2 divided by 4 = 0.5
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Improper fractions can be added the same way proper fractions are.
4/6 is a proper fraction. Proper fractions can't become improper fractions.