Question

What is 5 2/3 as improper fraction

Answer 1

Ans is 17/3

Explanation:

Given 5
`(2)/(3)`

It is a mixed fraction where 5 is the whole number part and
`(2)/(3)` is fractional part.

Improper fraction is a fraction where numerator is greater than denominator

To convert it in improper fraction we multiply whole number with the denominator and add the numerator divided by the denominator

i.e.

(5×3+2)/3

=(15+2)/3

=17/3 is the required improper fraction