Question

Three of the following steps are used in writing a mixed number as an improper fraction. Which step does NOT belong?

Multiply the denominator of the fractional part by the whole number part.
The denominator remains the same.
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
Add the product of the denominator and whole-number to the numerator.

Answer 1

√ Write the mixed numbers as improper fractions.

√ Multiply the numerators to get 24.

√ Multiply the denominators to get 6.

√ Write the improper fraction as a mixed number.

√ The product is 4.

X The product is 2 and two-fifths.

Answer 2

You don't divide the numerator by the denominator

Explanation: