Question

Write $5\frac{6}{12}$ as an improper fraction.

• A. $\frac{77}{12}$
• B. $\frac{66}{12}$
• C. $\frac{55}{12}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{66}{12}$

$\text{Improper fraction}=\frac{\text{Denominator}\times \text{Whole number}+Numerator}{\text{Denominator}}$
$=\frac{12\times 5+6}{12}=\frac{66}{12}$