Question

Is 13 / 4 the same as 31 / 4 ? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

If the question is asking if it is the same as 3 1/4, yes it is because 13/4 simplified is 3 1/4 since 3 * 4 = 12 + 1 = 13.

If it is asking if it is the same as (31)/4, no 31 is greater than 13.

Answer 2

No, 31/4 or 3 1/4 are not equal

To change a mixed fraction to an improper fraction...

a b/c=(ac+b)/c so

3 1/4=13/4 and

13/4 does not equal 31/4