Please how do I change this to improper fraction

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To change a mixed number to an improper fraction, you multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, then add the numerator. The result becomes the new numerator, and the denominator stays the same.

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1) Change $1\frac{1}{4}$ to an improper fraction.

Multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator (4).
$1 \times 4 = 4$
Add the numerator (1) to the result from Step 1.
$4 + 1 = 5$
Place this sum over the original denominator (4).
$\frac{5}{4}$
The improper fraction is $\boxed{\frac{5}{4}}$ .

9) Change $3\frac{1}{5}$ to an improper fraction.
Multiply the whole number (3) by the denominator (5).
$3 \times 5 = 15$
Add the numerator (1) to the result from Step 1.
$15 + 1 = 16$
Place this sum over the original denominator (5).
$\frac{16}{5}$
The improper fraction is $\boxed{\frac{16}{5}}$ .

17) Change $2\frac{1}{2}$ to an improper fraction.
Multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator (2).
$2 \times 2 = 4$
Add the numerator (1) to the result from Step 1.
$4 + 1 = 5$
Place this sum over the original denominator (2).
$\frac{5}{2}$
The improper fraction is $\boxed{\frac{5}{2}}$ .

Please how do I change this to improper fraction

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Step-by-step solution

Multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator (4).

Add the numerator (1) to the result from Step 1.

Place this sum over the original denominator (4).

Multiply the whole number (3) by the denominator (5).

Add the numerator (1) to the result from Step 1.

Place this sum over the original denominator (5).

Multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator (2).

Add the numerator (1) to the result from Step 1.

Place this sum over the original denominator (2).

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