What is 3 1/4 as an Improper Fraction?
Here we will show you how to convert the mixed number 3 1/4 to an improper fraction.
In other words, we will convert 3 1/4, which contains both a whole number and a fraction, to just an improper fraction.
Step 1 - Setup
First, we set up the mixed number 3 1/4 with different colors, so it is easy to follow along:
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Step 2 - Multiply
Next, we multiply the whole number by the denominator.
3 x 4 = 12
Step 3 - Add Numerator
Then, we add the numerator to the answer we got in Step 2.
12 + 1 = 13
Step 4 - Solution
Finally, to get the solution, we keep the original denominator and make the numerator the answer from Step 3. Thus, 3 1/4 as an improper fraction is:
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Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
3 1/4 as an improper fraction is not the only problem we can do. Go here to convert another mixed number to an improper fraction.
What is 3 1/5 as an Improper Fraction?
Here is the next mixed number on our list that we converted to an improper fraction.