Mixed to improper fractions

~9 min

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator.

Whole Numbers as Fractions

4/3 shaded

A whole number can be written as a fraction by multiplying the whole number by the denominator. For example, 1 whole is equal to 3/3, so 1 1/3 is the same as 3/3 + 1/3.

💡 Think of the whole number as groups of the denominator size.