Question

What’s -1/8 • 16 2/3 as a improper fractions

Answer 1

-25/12

Explanation:

Convert the mixed number 16 2/3 to an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number by the denominator, them add the product to the numerator.

`16 (2)/(3)\\= ((16*3) + 2)/(3)\\= (50)/(3)`

Multiply the two fractions -1/8 and 50/3

The product's numerator is the product of the two numerators in the question.

The product's denominator is the product of the two denominators in the question.

`(-1)/(8)* (50)/(3) = (-1 * 50)/(8 * 3) = (-50)/(24)= -(25)/(12)`

Reduce the fraction at the end. Both numerator and denominator are divisible by 2.

-25/12 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.