Step 1: Mixed numerals must be converted to improper fractions before you can proceed.
A mixed number is a whole number plus a fractional part. An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is larger than the denominator (bottom number). You can convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions without changing the value of the figure.
Follow these 3 steps to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction:
Example: Convert the following mixed number to an improper fraction.
359
Follow these 3 steps to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction:
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator
- Add the answer from Step 1 to the numerator
- Write answer from Step 2 over the denominator
Example: Convert the following mixed number to an improper fraction.
359