Write 5 5/8 as a improper fraction

Your answer gonna be 45/8

45/8

Step-by-step explanation:

recall that for a mixed fraction in the form

A B/C, the improper from of this fraction is expressed as [ (A·C) + B] / C

in our case, A=5, B = 5 and C = 8

hence,

[ (A·C) + B] / C

= [ (5·8) + 5] / 8

= (40 + 5) / 8

= 45/8