Question

Express the following mixed fractions as improper fractions:
v) $12\frac{7}{11}$

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.

$12\frac{7}{11}=12+\frac{7}{11}$

=$\frac{12\times 11+7}{11}$

=$\frac{132+7}{11}$

=$\frac{139}{11}$

$\therefore$ $12\frac{7}{11}$ as an improper fraction is $\frac{139}{11}$