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Changing Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions

In the previous video on simplifying improper fractions, students learn how to convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction. In this lesson, students will learn how to change a mixed fraction back into an improper fraction (which will come in handy later in the nine weeks). The video lesson is provided below and can be viewed by clicking on the play button. A link to practice problems is given below the video and word problems applying the skill can be found at the bottom of this page.

Practice Problems

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Sample Word Problems:

1. James has enough marbles to make three whole sets. He has 4/10 of another set. How many marbles does he have?

2. Brandon has 1 whole birthday cake and 3/5 of his twin brother's cake to eat over the weekend. How many slices does he have to eat?

3. There are 15 crayons in a box. Greg lost one entire box last week and has lost 4/15 of another box this week. How many crayons has he lost?
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