Question

Melissa's puppy weighs 8 1/8 pounds. what is the weight written in improper fraction?

Answer 1

Simple.....

you have
`8 (1)/(8)`... to change into improper fraction...

1.) Multiply whole number by denominator...

8*8=64

2.) Add the numerator to the number you got...

64+1=65

3.) Use the original denominator...


`(65)/(8)`

This, your answer.