Question

Convert the following mixed number to an improper fraction: 28 1 / 8 What is the numerator of this improper fraction? State the answer without reducingAll negatives must be included in your final answer:ie. if the question asks for the whole number portion, numerator, or denominator of the answer and it has a negative, you must include that negative.Be sure to reduce all fractions fully and convert improper fractions to mixed numbers before stating your final answer

Answer 1

Given the mixed number:

$28\frac{1}{8}$

Let's convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

To convert a mixed number to improper fraction, multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the result to the numerator.

Thus, we have:

$\begin{gathered} 28\times8=224 \\ \Longrightarrow224+1=225 \end{gathered}$

Therefore, the improer fraction is:

$\frac{225}{8}$

The numerator is the number at the top of the fraction.

Therefore, the numerator of this improper fraction is = 225

ANSWER:

$\frac{225}{8}$

Numerator = 225