Question

Express $3\frac{1}{5}$ as an improper fraction.

• A. $\frac{5}{16}$
• B. $\frac{16}{5}$
• C. $\frac{14}{5}$
• D. $\frac{21}{5}$

Answer 1

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

We can convert the given mixed fraction into an improper one as follows:

3 x 5 = 15 (Multiply the whole number and the denominator)

15 + 1 = 16 (Add the numerator and the number obtained in previous step, this number becomes the numerator in the mixed fraction)

Therefore, $3\frac{1}{5}$ = $\frac{16}{5}$ .