Question

Convert the following into an improper fraction.

$8\frac{11}{16}$

Answer 1

Any mixed fraction can be converted to an improper fraction by the following method -

$a\frac{b}{c}=\frac{(a\times c)+b}{c}$

$$\begin{gathered} 8\frac{11}{16}=\frac{\left(8\times 16\right)+11}{16} \\ =\frac{128+11}{16} \\ =\frac{139}{16} \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the given mixed fraction can be written in an improper form as$\frac{139}{16}.$