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How do we turn the 5 2/3 into the a/b form? Do they want us to end up with an improper fraction?

How do we turn the 5 2/3 into the a/b form? Do they want us to end up with an improper-example-1
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Yes, they want you to end it up with an improper fraction. Just like the picture you've shown, firstly, you need to multiple the whole number with the denominator, then add the product to the numerator. lastly, retain the denominator. Here's a picture if you have trouble in understanding my explanation, however this is the simple way to transform it into an A/B form.

How do we turn the 5 2/3 into the a/b form? Do they want us to end up with an improper-example-1
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