How do you make an improper fraction for 8 6/8?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-09T15:11:35

$35/4$

When finding an improper fraction from a mixed number, you follow three easy steps:

-Multiply the whole number by the denominator (bottom number) in the fraction

-Add that number to the numerator (top number) of the fraction

-Set that number over the original denominator

Now knowing this, we apply it to the question at hand:

$8 6/8$

$=((8*8) + 6)/8$

$=((64) + 6)/8$

$=70/8$

Now all we do is simplify:

$=35/4$