Question

What is 1 1/8 converted to an improper fraction

Answer 1

`(9)/(8)`

Explanation:

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

Answer 2

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