Question

Express the following as improper fraction: $5\frac{6}{7}$.

Answer 1

Express the given mixed fraction as improper fraction:

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

To convert the mixed fractions into improper, multiply the whole value by denominator and then add the obtained value to the numerator.

The given mixed fraction is $5\frac{6}{7}$

$\Rightarrow 5\frac{6}{7}=\frac{(5\times 7)+6}{7}=\frac{41}{7}$

Hence, the improper fraction form of $5\frac{6}{7}$ is $\frac{41}{7}$.