How to change mixed fraction into improper fraction.

Given: Mixed fraction and improper fraction.

To do: Here we have to explain how to change mixed fraction into improper fraction.

Solution:

We can convert mixed fraction into improper fraction using below steps:

Step 1: We have to multiply the whole number with the denominator.

Step 2: Adding the result from Step 1 to the numerator.

Step 3: Writing answer from Step 2 over the denominator.

For Example:

Convert $1\frac{3}{5}$ into improper fraction.

Step 1: We have to multiply the whole number with the denominator;

• 5 $\times$ 1 = 5

Step 2: Adding the result from Step 1 to the numerator;

• 5 $+$ 3 = 8

Step 3: Writing answer from Step 2 over the denominator;

• $\mathbf{\frac{8}{5}}$

So, $1\frac{3}{5}$ is equal to $\frac{8}{5}$.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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