Question

What is 5 2/3 as a improper fraction

Answer 1

Multiply the denominator by the whole number

3 × 5 = 15

1. 2

Add the answer from Step 1 to the numerator

15 + 2 = 17

1. 3

Write answer from Step 2 over the denominator

17/3

Answer 2

You would write it as 17/3 because you times 3 by 5 and get 15 and then you add the 2 to get 17 and you leave the 3 underneath the 17 so you final answer is 17/3 and that is a improper fraction