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Question 120817: 3 13/3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(21667) About Me  (Show Source):
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Do you want to convert this into an improper fraction?


3%2613%2F3 Start with the given mixed fraction.


3%2B13%2F3 Expand. Remember 3%2613%2F3 is the same as 3%2B13%2F3.


9%2F3%2B13%2F3 Multiply the whole number 3 by the denominator 3 to get 9. Now replace the whole number 3 with 9%2F3 (notice how 3=9%2F3).


%289%2B13%29%2F3 Now combine the fractions by combining the numerators.


22%2F3 Now combine the fractions by combining the numerators.

So the mixed fraction 3%2613%2F3 is the improper fraction 22%2F3.