Question

Convert the mixed fraction $1\frac{7}{8}$ into improper fraction

Answer 1

Given mixed fraction $=$$1\frac{7}{8}$

To obtain numerator of improper fraction, following steps are involved:

Step 1: Multiply whole number $1$ by denominator $8$ $:1\times 8=8$

Step 2: Add $8$ with numerator $7$$:8+7=15$

Now the given fraction $1\frac{7}{8}$$=\frac{15}{8}$

Hence, Obtained improper fraction is $\frac{15}{8}$