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Example

Title: Mixed fraction into an Improper fraction

Grade: 4-a Lesson: S1-L6

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Examples:

Convert \$5 42/6\$ into an Improper fraction.

Step 1a

The given fraction is \$5 42/6\$

$1a$

Explanation: The given fraction is \$5 42/6\$, a mixed fraction, a combining of the whole number and a fractional part.

5 represents the whole part and \$42/6\$ represents the fractional part.

Step 1b

The first step is to multiply the whole number part by the denominator i.e.,5×6=30

$1b$

Explanation: In this step, we multiply the whole number by the denominator of the improper fraction. Here, the whole number is 5, and the denominator is 6.

since, 5×6=30

Step 1c

Add the new product to the numerator. i.e., 30 + 42 =72.

Hence, the improper fraction is \$72/6\$.

$1c$

Explanation: In this step, add the product to the numerator of the improper fraction. The denominator of the improper fraction will be the same i.e., 30 + 42 = 72.

Therefore, the improper fraction is \$72/6\$.