Question

How do you write `-2 5/6` as an improper fraction?

Answer 1

See two solution processes below:

Explanation:

Process 1

Rewrite the mixed number as:

`-(2 + 5/6) => -([6/6 xx 2] + 5/6) => -(12/6 + 5/6) =`

`-(12 + 5)/6 => -17/6`

Process 2

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

• Add this to the numerator: `12 + 5 = 13`

• Put this over the denominator: `17/6`

• Put the sign back in: `-17/6`