Question

What is `14 2/7` as a fraction?

Answer 1

`100/7`

Explanation:

`14/1 + 2/7 = 98/7 + 2/7`

`98/7 + 2/7 = 100/7`

Answer 2

`14 2/7 = 100/7 = 14.bar(285714)`

Explanation:

`14 2/7` is already a type of fraction known as a mixed number because it has a whole number component and a fraction component.

It can be changed into an improper fraction where the entire fraction is expressed as a number of sevenths,

Each whole number consists of `7/7`

There are `14 xx 7 +2` sevenths

`=100/7`

As a decimal fraction it will be a recurring decimal:

`14 2/7 = 14.bar(285714)`