\(2 \frac{1}{2}\) 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 ...

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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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