Mixed Fraction

Now that you are aware of fractions, fraction rules and also different types of fractions. Lets learn how to convert mixed fraction to improper fraction. I have some examples which will help you understand this concept easily.

Lets firstly, just brief about improper fraction and mixed fraction.

Improper fraction:- The fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator. The fraction is greater than or equal to one. eg:- 12/5, 21/2, 16/13

Mixed Fraction:- The combination of a whole number and a fraction is called as mixed fraction.
eg:-

6 11/4

Below you can find the steps that has to be followed to convert mixed fraction to improper fraction and following is an example to help you better.

Converting Mixed fraction to Improper fraction

step1 : Multiply whole number (W) and denominator (D)--> WxD

step2: add Remainder (R)

step3: write denominator as it is

Example:

convert 3 5/9 into improper fraction

W = 3 , D = 9 and R=5

step1 : W X D = 3 x 9 = 27

step2: add R==> 27+ 5 =32

step 3: write denominator 9 as it is

improper fraction = 32/9 (answer)

Follow the steps given above and work on mixed fraction. This is a method which is used to convert mixed fraction to improper fraction. Let me know your views:-)