Question

Write 12 1/3 as an improper fraction.

Answer 1

Answer: 37/3

Step-by-step explanation:

12 1/3 = 12*3+1/3 = 37/3

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{37}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$12\frac{1}{3}$

When converting mixed numbers (such as the one above), to improper fractions, we must first multiply the whole number by the denominator:

$12*3=36$

Then, add the numerator the the product:

$36+1=37$

Now, put the sum over the denominator to get your solution:

$\frac{37}{3}$

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To check your work, you can convert the improper fraction to a mixed number to make sure you will end up with $12\frac{1}{3}$.

Divide $37$ into $3$:

$12$ with a remainder of $1$

Put the remainder over the denominator:

$12\frac{1}{3}$

Therefore, our solution is correct!