Question

How do you write 2 1/6 as an improper fraction?

Answer 1

`2 1/6 = 2 + 1/6 = (6/6 xx 2) + 1/6 = 12/6 + 1/6 = (12 + 1)/6 = 13/6`

Explanation:

Another rule is to:

• Multiply the integer by the denominator: `2 xx 6 = 12`

• Add this to the numerator: `12 + 1 = 13`

• Put this over the numerator: `13/6`

Or

`I n/d = ((I xx d) + n)/d`

`2 1/6 = ((2 xx 6) + 1)/6 = (12 + 1)/6 = 13/6`