What is 5 7/9 as an improper fraction?

1 Answer
May 5, 2018

62/9

Explanation:

To change a mixed number into an improper fraction, first multiply the denominator and whole number:

color(blue)5 7/color(blue)9

color(blue)5 xx color(blue)9

45

And then add that same number to the numerator:

(color(red)(45)) 5 color(red)7/9

color(red)45 + color(red)7

62

Put that number over the original denominator:

62/9

Here's a helpful image on changing improper fractions to mixed numbers.
https://www.tes.com/lessons/jmkBCMTk4xKPEQ/mixed-numbers-and-improper-fractionshttps://www.tes.com/lessons/jmkBCMTk4xKPEQ/mixed-numbers-and-improper-fractions