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What is 1 1/8 converted to an improper fraction

User Tashaun
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Answer:


(9)/(8)

Explanation:


\huge \: 1 (1)/(8) \\ \\ \huge \: = (1 * 8 + 1)/(8) \\ \\ \huge \: = (8 + 1)/(8) \\ \\ \huge = (9)/(8)

User Azat Gataoulline
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Answer:

9/8

Explanation:

To convert to an improper fraction

Take the denominator and multiply by the whole number

8*1 = 8

Add the numerator

8+1 = 9

Put this over the denominator

9/8

User Mike Veigel
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