Fundamentals of Math

Fundamentals of Mathematics

To Convert from a Mixed Number to an Improper Fraction

1. Multiply the denominator and whole number together

3 × 5 = 15

2. Add the numerator to the product.

15 + 2 = 17

3. The sum becomes the new numerator, and the denominator remains the same. Then simplify the fraction if possible.

2 5

17 5

3

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Practice 2.1.2

Directions: Shade in the boxes appropriately to indicate if the fraction is a mixed number, proper fraction, or improper fraction.

1 3

8 11

16 10

1 2

13 8

9 7

15 20

1

9

Mixed Number Proper Fraction Improper Fraction

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