Question

How do I change the 5 3/8 into a improper fraction

Answer 1

To transform a mixed number into an improper fraction, we can use this formula.

`\text{ A }(B)/(C)\text{ = }\frac{(A\text{ x C) + B}}{C}`

For the given mixed number, 5 3/8, the transformed improper fraction will be,

`\text{ A }(B)/(C)\text{ = }\frac{(A\text{ x C) + B}}{C}\text{ }\rightarrow\text{ 5 }(3)/(8)\text{ = }\frac{(5\text{ x 8) + 3 }}{8}`
`\text{ 5 }(3)/(8)\text{ =}\frac{40\text{ + 3}}{8}\text{ = }(43)/(8)`

5 3/8, when transformed into an improper fraction, will be 43/8.