SOLUTION: how do you convert the whole number 51 to an improper fraction? i know the answer is 153/3 but we don't know the process or steps to get that answer

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Question 364192: how do you convert the whole number 51 to an improper fraction? i know the answer is 153/3 but we don't know the process or steps to get that answer
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi, 

*Note: 51 = 51/1

Multiplying both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number

does NOT change the value of the fraction.

%2851%2F1%29=%28%2851%2A3%29%2F%281%2A3%29%29+=+%28153%2F3%29+