Question

$3\frac{1}{5}$ when expressed as an improper fraction equals .

• A. $\frac{16}{6}$
• B. $\frac{16}{5}$
• C. $\frac{8}{5}$
• D. $\frac{12}{5}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{16}{5}$

To convert the given mixed fraction into an improper fraction, we should do the following:

$3\frac{1}{5}=3+\frac{1}{5}=\frac{(3\times 5)+1}{5}=\frac{16}{5}$