Question

conert 5 as whole 8/12 as fraction to a inproper fraction and then write it in simplest form

Answer 1

Interpret the number as the mixed number 5 8/12.

1. Convert to an improper fraction: (5 × 12 + 8) / 12 = (60 + 8) / 12 = 68/12
2. Simplify: divide numerator and denominator by 4 → 68/12 = 17/3

So the improper fraction in simplest form is 17/3.