Converting Mixed Numbers to Fractions: 1 1/3 and 3/4 as Fractions
In this article, we will explore how to convert mixed numbers to fractions, focusing on the examples of 1 1/3 and 3/4.
What are Mixed Numbers?
A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a fraction. It is commonly used to express a quantity that is not a whole number. For example, 1 1/3 is a mixed number where 1 is the whole number part and 1/3 is the fraction part.
Converting Mixed Numbers to Fractions
To convert a mixed number to a fraction, we need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Multiply the whole number part by the denominator
Step 2: Add the numerator of the fraction part to the product in Step 1
Step 3: Write the result as a fraction with the same denominator
Let's apply these steps to our examples:
Converting 1 1/3 to a Fraction
Step 1: Multiply the whole number part by the denominator
1 x 3 = 3
Step 2: Add the numerator of the fraction part to the product
3 + 1 = 4
Step 3: Write the result as a fraction with the same denominator
4/3
Therefore, 1 1/3 is equal to 4/3 as a fraction.
Converting 3/4 to a Fraction
Since 3/4 is already a fraction, we don't need to convert it. However, we can rewrite it as an improper fraction:
3/4 = 3/4
In conclusion, we have successfully converted 1 1/3 to 4/3 and confirmed that 3/4 is already a fraction. These conversions are essential in various mathematical operations, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions.
