SOLUTION: change from a mixed number to an improper fraction 12 8/9

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Question 704965: change from a mixed number to an improper fraction 12 8/9
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12 8/9 = 12+8/9

12 8/9 = 12(9/9)+8/9

12 8/9 = 108/9+8/9

12 8/9 = (108+8)/9

12 8/9 = 116/9

So the answer is 116/9

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