Question

Write each rational number in the form a/b where a and b are integers. 1. 5 1/6 2.-12

Answer 1

$\frac{31}{6}$ and - $\frac{12}{1}$

convert the mixed number to an improper fraction

5 $\frac{1}{6}$ = $\frac{(5.6 + 1)}{6}$ = $\frac{31}{6}$