SOLUTION: how do you change 3 5/8 into a improper fraction? Stuck on homework thanks

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Question 14443: how do you change 3 5/8 into a improper fraction? Stuck on homework thanks
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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A fraction is improper when the numerator is larger than the denominator.To get the improper fraction, you would just mulitply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator.
3 5%2F8
8*3+5=24+5=29
29%2F8
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