Mixed numbers

To convert a mixed number into an improper fraction we follow the following steps.

Step 1 Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. This forms the numerator of the improper fraction.

Step 2 Construct the new fraction using the same denominator and the numerator calculated in step 1.

The animation on the right shows the steps outlined above.

Change the mixed number below to an improper fraction

Mixed number
Improper fraction