Question

The mixed number 6 7/8 is equal to which improper fraction?

A.) 55/8
B.)13/8
C.)48/8
D.)42/8

Answer 1

A.) 55/8

Explanation:

To make 6 7/8 an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the result to the numerator.

That’s

6 x 8 = 48

48 + 7 = 55

Also, the denominator of the mixed number still remains the denominator of the improper fraction.

That’s

55/8