17/6 is an improper fraction. As a mixed number it is written 25/6.
If you are using the same number, then the improper fraction and mixed number are equal.
Improper Fraction.
43 is an integer, not an improper fraction nor a mixed number.
A mixed number can be changed into an improper fraction
17/6 is an improper fraction. As a mixed number it is written 25/6.
The simplest way is to rewrite the mixed number as an improper (top-heavy) fraction and then multiply the two fractions together as normal.For example, 2/7 * 1 1/4 = 2/7*5/4 = 10/28 = 5/14
If you are using the same number, then the improper fraction and mixed number are equal.
Improper Fraction.
You do not but you are more likely to make mistakes if you don't.
43 is an integer, not an improper fraction nor a mixed number.
By changing the mixed number into an improper fraction.
A mixed number can be changed into an improper fraction
First you would want to change the mixed number to an improper fraction. Then you can subtract
Yes, it can. In fact every mixed number has an equivalent improper fraction.
A mixed number is a whole number and a fraction. It can be rewritten as an improper fraction.
Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction then divide the fraction and improper fraction as normal (invert the divisor and multiply) and simplify the result (including converting any improper fraction into a mixed number)