Question

Justin lives 3 2 5 miles from his grandfather's house. Enter the mixed number as a fraction greater than one. 3 2 5 =

Answer 1

Answer: $\dfrac{17}{5}$ miles

Step-by-step explanation:

We can express a mixed fraction as an improper fraction.

The process is as follows:

$a\dfrac{b}{c}=\dfrac{ac+b}{c}$

The given mixed number = $3\dfrac25$ miles

This can be represented as

$3\dfrac25=\dfrac{3\times5+2}{5}\\\\=\dfrac{15+2}{5}\\\\=\dfrac{15+2}{5}\\\\=\dfrac{17}{5}>1$

Hence, the required fraction= $\dfrac{17}{5}$ miles