# Mixed Number to Improper Fraction Calculator

Enter the numerator and denominator of the fraction and the whole number in the mixed number to the improper fraction calculator.

## Mixed Number to Improper fraction calculator

Improper fraction calculator is an online maths tool to convert mixed numbers into improper fractions.

## What is an improper fraction?

A fraction that has a numerator greater than the denominator is known as an improper fraction. Examples of improper fractions are:

2/1, 5/4, 12/10 e.t.c

## How to convert mixed numbers into improper fractions?

Mixed numbers consist of two parts; fraction and whole number. The denominator of the fraction is multiplied with the whole number and then is added to the numerator.

Let’s see this by an example.

### Example:

Convert 2 ½ into the improper fraction.

Solution:

Step 1: Multiply the denominator to the whole number.

Denominator = 2

Whole number = 2

= 2 x 2 = 4

Step 2: Add this number to the numerator.

Numerator = 1

= 1 + 4 = 5

The final fraction is 5/2.