Convert 5 8/12 to an improper fraction. Write your answer in simplest form.(1 point)

Answer 1

To convert 5 8/12 to an improper fraction, we need to first convert the whole number part to an equivalent fraction with 12 as the denominator.

5 = (5 * 12)/12 = 60/12

Now, we can add the fractions together:

60/12 + 8/12 = (60 + 8)/12 = 68/12

Finally, we can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4:

68/12 = (68/4)/(12/4) = 17/3

Thus, 5 8/12 as an improper fraction in simplest form is 17/3.