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Write 5 7/8 as an improper fraction

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Well to find an improper fraction is where the numerator is bigger than the denominator and to find out the answer you would do 5 x 8 = 40 then + 7 so the improper fraction is 47/8
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5 7/8 is 47/8

Because,

You multiply 5 and 8 and then add 7, then you keep the denominator.
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