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What is 1 2/3 as an improper fraction

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Answer:

5/3

Explanation:

This fraction is the same as having

1 + 2/3

if you make both of them have the same denominator then

3/3 + 2/3 = 5/3


User DanNsk
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An improper fraction is when the numerator(or top number) of a fraction is bigger than the denominator(bottom half of the fraction).

To solve this;
1 2/3 we multiply our denominator by the whole number and add the numerator.
1x3=3+2=5

Now, the improper fraction:
5/3
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