Question

Express the following as improper fraction:

$2\frac{5}{6}$

Answer 1

Express the given mixed fractions as improper fractions:

Improper fraction is a fraction in which numerator is greater than denominator.

To convert mixed fraction into improper fraction, multiply the whole number with denominator value and then add numerator to the resultant.

The given fraction is $2\frac{5}{6}$

$\Rightarrow 2\frac{5}{6}=\frac{(2\times 6)+5}{6}=\frac{17}{6}$

Hence, $2\frac{5}{6}$ can be written in improper fraction as $\frac{17}{6}$.