Question

Express the following mixed fractions as improper fractions:
i) $2\frac{4}{9}$

Answer 1

Step: Expressing mixed fractions as improper fraction.

To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, we have to add the whole part with the fractional part.

$2\frac{4}{9}=2+\frac{4}{9}$

=$\frac{2\times 9+4}{9}$

[After taking LCM]
=$\frac{18+4}{9}=\frac{22}{9}$
$\therefore$ $2\frac{4}{9}$ as an improper fraction is $\frac{22}{9}$