How do you make an improper fraction for 5 7/8? Algebra Properties of Real Numbers Properties of Rational Numbers 1 Answer Alan P. Nov 7, 2015 Mixed fraction: # 5 7/8color(white)("XXXXXXXX")#Improper fraction: #47/8# Explanation: #5 7/8# means #5 + 7/8# #5# is equivalent to #40/8# So #5 7/8 = 40/8 + 7/8 = 47/8# Answer link Related questions What are Rational Numbers? How are rational numbers related to integers? How do you simplify rational numbers? What are the properties of Rational Numbers? What is the difference between proper and improper fractions? How do you order fractions from least to greatest? How do you determine which fraction is greater 3/7 or 4/9? How do you simplify the fraction 10/20? How do you order 11/12, 12/11, 13/10 from least to greatest? Question #ba7ff See all questions in Properties of Rational Numbers Impact of this question 8421 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License