Question

ank with the correct words. e up of a whole and a fraction. proper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add orm of 2 1/3 is __________. mbers, you can first convert them to improper fractions. mbers, it is helpful to line up the __________.

Explanation:

1. A mixed - number is made up of a whole number and a fraction.
2. To convert a mixed - number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction and add the numerator.
3. For \(2\frac{1}{3}\), we have \(2\times3 + 1=7\), so it is \(\frac{7}{3}\) as an improper fraction.
4. When adding or subtracting mixed - numbers, converting them to improper fractions first is a common method.
5. When adding or subtracting fractions, it is helpful to line up the denominators (if possible, make them the same through finding a common denominator).

Answer:

1. whole number; fraction
2. denominator
3. \(\frac{7}{3}\)
4. improper
5. denominators