Question

What is 2 3/11 as an improper fraction?

Answer 1

`(25)/(11)`

Explanation:

an improper fraction is one where the value on the numerator is larger than the value on the denominator.

2
`(3)/(11)` is a mixed number, that is a whole number and a fraction

this can be converted to an improper fraction by summing the 2 parts , that is the whole number and the proper fraction as

2 +
`(3)/(11)`

=
`(22)/(11)` +
`(3)/(11)`

=
`(22+3)/(11)`

=
`(25)/(11)`

or

multiplying the whole number by 11 and adding 3 , over 11

`(2(11)+3)/(11)`

=
`(22+3)/(11)`

=
`(25)/(11)`