Question

Change the following mixed numbers to improper fractions

a) 4 3/8
b) 2 1/3
c) 5 2/5

Answer 1

a) 35/8

b) 7/3

c) 27/5

Explanation:

*to solve multiply the whole number by the denominater and add that total with the numerator, keep the denominater the same

a)

`4 (3)/(8)`

`(32 + 3)/(8) = (35)/(8)`

b)

`2 (1)/(3)`

`(6 + 1)/(3) = (7)/(3)`

c)

`5 (2)/(5)`

`(25+ 2)/(5) = (27)/(5)`

Answer 2

a) 35/8

b) 7/3

c) 27/5

Explanation: