Question

Express the following mixed fractions as improper fractions:
iv) $2\frac{5}{48}$

Answer 1

Step: Expressing mixed fractions as improper fractions.

To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, we have to add the whole part with the fractional part.

$2\frac{5}{48}=2+\frac{5}{48}$

=$\frac{2\times 48+5}{48}$

=$\frac{96+5}{48}$

=$\frac{101}{48}$

$\therefore$ $2\frac{5}{48}$ as an improper fraction is $\frac{101}{48}$.