The mixed number 5 1/6 written as an improper fraction is 31/6
To turn the mixed number 5 1/6 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 6 = 30.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 30 + 1 = 31.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 31/6.
This means that 5 1/6, as an improper fraction, equals 31/6.
See also: 5 1/6 as a decimal