Question

Convert the following mixed number to an improper fraction:
8 4/7

Answer 1

60/7

Explanation:

8x7=56

56+4=60

Answer 2

`=(60)/(7)`

Explanation:

Given the following question:


`8(4)/(7)`

In order to convert the mixed number into an improper fraction multiply the denominator by the whole number and then add the numerator. While of course keeping the denominator the same.


`8(4)/(7)`

`8(4)/(7)=7*8=56+4=60=(60)/(7)`

`=(60)/(7)`

Your answer is indeed "60/7."

Hope this helps.