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How do you write 2 1/4 an improper fraction?

Answer 1

Riley Anderson

#2 1/4 = 9/4#

From mixed fraction to an improper fraction:

#"the numerator of the improper fraction"#

# = "denominator" xx "the whole number" + "the numerator of the mixed fraction"#

The denominator remains as it is.

#2 1/4 = (4 xx 2 + 1)/4 = 9/4#

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Answer 2

Cameron Arnold

To write 2 1/4 as an improper fraction, you first multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator of the fraction (4), and then add the numerator of the fraction (1). This gives you the numerator of the improper fraction. The denominator remains the same.

So, for 2 1/4, the improper fraction is calculated as follows:

2 * 4 + 1 = 8 + 1 = 9

Therefore, the improper fraction equivalent to 2 1/4 is 9/4.

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