9. Back and Forth
Between Mixed and Improper
Mixed to Improper
Multiply the whole number by the denominator of
the fraction.
Add it to the numerator of the fraction.
Improper to Mixed
Determine how many whole times the numerator goes
into the denominator, that is your whole number.
Find out how many parts the whole number makes up
and subtract them from the numerator.
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10. Methods for Adding and Subtracting
Mixed and Improper Fractions
Method 1: Change the fractions to improper
once you have performed your operations
you can turn the answer back to mixed if you
want
Method 2: Combine integers with the integers,
and the fractions with fractions.
After you can simplify the answer as required
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