Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321825535

ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

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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