Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - 2.2 Mixed Numbers - 2.2 Exercises - Page 124: 55

Answer

Multiply and add the numerator.

Work Step by Step

To change a mixed number to an improper fraction you multiply the denominator and the whole number and add the numerator. i,e, $3\frac{1}{2} = (2\times3) +1 = 7$
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