Question

Show your work when turning 2 1/8 as an improper fraction.

Answer 1

17/8

Explanation:

2⅛ as an improper fraction.

2 x 8 = 16

16 + numerator (1) =17.

17/8 is 2⅛ as an improper fraction

Answer 2

To convert the fraction into improper fraction, multiply the whole number with the denominator and add the numerator to the product. The denominator will remain the same.

• 2 1/8
• => {(2 x 8) + 1}/8
• => {16 + 1}/8
• => 17/8

2 1/8 in improper fraction is 17/8.