Question

1 3/5 as an improper fraction

Answers

GPT-4o mini
To convert the mixed number \( 1 \frac{3}{5} \) into an improper fraction, you can follow these steps:

1. Multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator (5):
\[
1 \times 5 = 5
\]

2. Add the result to the numerator (3):
\[
5 + 3 = 8
\]

3. Place the sum over the original denominator (5):
\[
\frac{8}{5}
\]

So, \( 1 \frac{3}{5} \) as an improper fraction is \( \frac{8}{5} \).