SOLUTION: Change the mixed number to an improper fraction. 5 3/5

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Question 328710: Change the mixed number to an improper fraction.
5 3/5
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the denominator times the whole number and add the numerator. This gives you the numerator of the improper fraction. Then divide by the denominator of the fraction.

5*5=25, then add 3 to get 28.

Final answer = 28/5

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje