How do you write #3 1/4# as an improper fraction?

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MathMints · Veddesh #phi#
Dec 31, 2015

#3 1/4 = 13/4#

Explanation:

To convert a mixed fraction to an improper one, we must transfer the whole number into the numerator of the fraction.

To do this, we convert the whole number #3# into a fraction with common denominator of #4#:

#3 -> 12/4#

Since #3 1/4 = 3+1/4#, our final step is to add the fractions together, giving us the desired improper fraction:

#12/4+1/4=13/4#

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