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How do you write 8 7/8 as an improper fraction?

Answer 1

Riley Anderson

#71/8#

We are given the mixed number which is #8##7/8#.

Now we simply multiply the whole number in front of the fraction, which is #8#, with the denominator to get:

#8*8=64#

Now we simply will add #(+)# #7# to #64#:

#64+7=71#

We now have the numerator of the improper fraction. Keeping #8# the same for the denominator, introduce the #71#.

To get the improper fraction in this case: Simply multiply the #8# by the denominator (which happens to be #8# as well) and then add the amount the numerator has to it.

Answer: #71/8#

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Answer 2

Zoe Adams

To write (8 \frac{7}{8}) as an improper fraction, you multiply the whole number part (8) by the denominator of the fraction (8), then add the numerator of the fraction (7). This gives you (8 \times 8 + 7 = 71). So, (8 \frac{7}{8}) as an improper fraction is (71/8).

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.