The mixed number 3 5/16 written as an improper fraction is 53/16
To turn the mixed number 3 5/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 3 × 16 = 48.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 48 + 5 = 53.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 53/16.
This means that 3 5/16, as an improper fraction, equals 53/16.
See also: 3 5/16 as a decimal