The mixed number 5 3/7 written as an improper fraction is 38/7
To turn the mixed number 5 3/7 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 7 = 35.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 35 + 3 = 38.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 38/7.
This means that 5 3/7, as an improper fraction, equals 38/7.
See also: 5 3/7 as a decimal