Question

Express 2 7 8 as an improper fraction
a. 27/8
b. 2 7/8
c. 29/8
d. 2 8/7

Answer 1

To express the mixed number 2 7/8 as an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator: 2×8 + 7, which equals 23/8. So the correct answer is 23/8.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to express the mixed number 2 7/8 as an improper fraction. To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, you multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part and then add the numerator of the fractional part to that product. In this case, you would multiply 2 (the whole number) by 8 (the denominator) and then add 7 (the numerator).

So the calculation would be:

• 2 × 8 = 16
• 16 + 7 = 23

Therefore, 2 7/8 expressed as an improper fraction is 23/8.