write 1 39/49 as an improper fraction

Answer 1

To convert the mixed number \( 1 \frac{39}{49} \) into an improper fraction, follow these steps:

1. Multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator (49): \[ 1 \times 49 = 49 \]

2. Add the numerator (39) to the result from step 1: \[ 49 + 39 = 88 \]

3. Write the sum over the original denominator (49): \[ \frac{88}{49} \]

Therefore, \( 1 \frac{39}{49} \) as an improper fraction is \( \frac{88}{49} \).