Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fractions are one of these types. They are always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions represent a whole and a fractional part. Mixed numbers also contain a whole number and a fractional part. For example, 4 3/5 is a mixed number. In this explanation, we are going to learn how to express a mixed number as an improper fraction.
The answer for 4 3 as a fraction will be 43/10.
Converting a mixed number to an improper fraction is a straightforward process. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Identify the whole number and the fractional part of the mixed number. Here, 4 is the whole number, and 3 is the numerator of the fractional part.
Step 2: Since 4 3 is equivalent to 4 + 3/10, express the whole number as a fraction with the same denominator as the fractional part. So, 4 can be written as 40/10.
Step 3: Add the fractions. Now, combine the whole number fraction and the fractional part: 40/10 + 3/10. Step 4: Simplify the result. The sum is 43/10, which is the improper fraction form of 4 3.
Thus, 4 3 can be written as an improper fraction 43/10.