The mixed number 1 3/8 written as an improper fraction is 11/8
To turn the mixed number 1 3/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 1 × 8 = 8.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 8 + 3 = 11.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 11/8.
This means that 1 3/8, as an improper fraction, equals 11/8.
See also: 1 3/8 as a decimal