Question

What is third of 1 5/8

Answer 1

1 5/8 = 13/
8
= 1 5/
8
= 1.625
Spelled result in words is thirteen eighths (or one and five eighths).

How do you solve fractions step by step?
Conversion a mixed number 1 5/
8
to a improper fraction: 1 5/8 = 1 5/
8
= 1 · 8 + 5/
8
= 8 + 5/
8
= 13/
8


To find new numerator:
a) Multiply the whole number 1 by the denominator 8. Whole number 1 equally 1 * 8/
8
= 8/
8

b) Add the answer from previous step 8 to the numerator 5. New numerator is 8 + 5 = 13
c) Write a previous answer (new numerator 13) over the denominator 8.

One and five eighths is thirteen eighths