\(2 \frac{1}{2}\) is an example of a mixed number. This is when whole numbers and fractions are written together. Turn \(3 \frac{1}{2}\) into an improper fraction. The fraction in the mixed number has ...

This lesson uses models to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions. This lesson uses models to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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