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When the mixed number 2 1/3 is converted to an improper fraction the numerator is 7 and the denominator is 3

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Answer:

Follow these 3 steps to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction:

Explanation:

Multiply the whole number by the denominator

Add the answer from Step 1 to the numerator

Write answer from Step 2 over the denominator

A mixed number is a whole number plus a fractional part. An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is larger than the denominator (bottom number). You can convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions without changing the value of the figure.

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