How do you write 6 7/8 as an improper fraction?

2 Answers
Jun 2, 2018

#55/8#

Explanation:

When converting to an improper fraction, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator.

In this case, you multiply #8# by #6#, which is #48#, then add #7# which gives #55#. Now you put #55# over the original denominator, which is #8#. So the answer is #55/8#.

#6 7/8 = (6 xx 8 + 7)/8 = (48 + 7)/8 = 55/8#

Jun 3, 2018

Another approach is:

#6 7/8 = 6 + 7/8 = (8/8 xx 6) + 7/8 = 48/8 + 7/8 = (48 + 7)/8 = 55/8#