write 5 7/8 in an improper fraction

Mathematics · College · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the mixed number:

5 7/8

Write as an improper fraction.

Solution:

In order to write the number to improper fraction, we simply need to multiply 5 by to the denominator which is 8, then add the product to the numerator.

5 7/8

= 47/8

Final answer:

= 47/8