1 1/5 as an improper fraction

Convert 1 1/5 as an improper fraction

What is 1 1/5 as an improper fraction? 1 1/5 as an improper fraction is 6/5. Here we will show you how to convert 1 1/5 mixed number to improper fraction with step by step detailed solution.

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Improper fraction for 1 1/5
6/5

First, note that 1 1/5 is a mixed number, also know as mixed fraction. It has a whole number and a proper fraction. The numbers in the mixed fraction are defined as follow:

1 = whole number
1 = numerator
5 = denominator

To convert mixed number 1 1/5 to improper fraction, you follow these steps:

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator
    1 × 5 = 5
  2. Add the product from Step 1 to the numerator
    5 + 1 = 6
  3. Write answer from Step 2 over the denominator
    6/5

The mixed number 1 1/5 converted to improper fraction is therefore :
6/5

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