Question

Last Saturday, Niki went on a bike ride from her house to the park. The total distance she travelled on her bike was 3 1/5 miles. What is this number of miles written as an improper fraction?

Select one:
A. 31/5
B. 3 5/1
C. 16/3
D. 16/5

Answer 1

C. 16/5

Explanation:

First, note that 3 1/5 is a mixed number, also know as mixed fraction. It has a whole number and a proper fraction. The numbers in the mixed fraction are defined as follow:

3 = whole number

1 = numerator

5 = denominator

To convert mixed number 3 1/5 to improper fraction, you follow these steps:

Multiply the whole number by the denominator

3 × 5 = 15

Add the product from Step 1 to the numerator

15 + 1 = 16

Write answer from Step 2 over the denominator

16/5

The mixed number 3 1/5 converted to improper fraction is therefore :

16/5

Answer 2

D.
`(16)/(5)`

Explanation:

`3(1)/(5)`

To rewrite a mixed number as an improper fraction, first, multiply the whole number by the denominator.

`3*5=15`

Then, add this number to the numerator.

`15+1=16`

This number is now the numerator of the fraction. The denominator stays the same.

`(16)/(5)`

I hope this helps!