Question

Write the mixed number as an improper fraction. (p. 754)

$8\frac{5}{6}$

Short answer

Improper fraction of given mixed number is $\frac{53}{6}$.

Step-by-step solution

Step-1- Concept of converting mixed number as improper fraction

Step 1:Multiply the denominator of the mixed fraction with the whole number part.

Step 2:Add the numerator to the product obtained from step 1.

Step 3:Write the improper fraction with the sum obtained from step 2 in the numerator/denominator form.

Step-2-Converting given mixed number by following above steps

$8\frac{5}{6}$

In Step 1, multiply denominator 8 with whole number 6. This will give 48.

In Step 2, add product obtained in step 1 to the numerator. Hence, 48+5=53.

In Step 3, Result from step 2 is our new numerator, hence 53.

Improper fraction is $\frac{53}{6}$.

Step-3-Conclusion

Therefore, the improper fraction of given mixed number is $\frac{53}{6}$.