Convert a Mixed Number to an

Improper Fraction
A mixed number contains
Mixed Number
whole numbers and parts of a

2 5 whole (fraction).

6 1. Look at the denominator of the

fraction. This tells you how many
parts make up a whole.

Whole Number

2
2. The numerator for the converted whole
5 number equals the whole number

Fraction 6 multiplied by the denominator.

1 5
2 + 6
6
3. We can now add the whole number Numerator
in its fraction form, to the fraction 1
already in the mixed number.
Denominator
7
6
4. Add the numerators together to give Improper Fraction
you your improper fraction

An improper fraction is one

1
where the numerator is greater
than the denominator.
7
6