What is the first step when changing a mixed number to an improper fraction?(1 point)

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Multiply the numerator and the denominator.
Multiply the numerator and the denominator.

Multiply the numerator and the whole number part.
Multiply the numerator and the whole number part.

Multiply the denominator and the whole number part.
Multiply the denominator and the whole number part.

Add the numerator.

1 answer

The first step when changing a mixed number to an improper fraction is to multiply the denominator and the whole number part.

To elaborate, you take the whole number part of the mixed number, multiply it by the denominator of the fractional part, and then add the numerator of the fractional part to that product.