Question

Convert the following mixed numbers to improper
a. 8 5/6
b. 5 4/7

Answer 1

a.
`(53)/(6)`

b.
`(39)/(7)`

Step by step:

Multiply the whole number to the denominator and then add the numerator. Keep the denominator the same.

a.
`8*6=48\\48+5=53`

b.
`5*7=35\\35+4=39`