First, we set up the mixed number 7 3/8 with different colors, so it is easy to follow along:
7 3 8
Step 2 - Multiply Next, we multiply the whole number by the denominator.
7 x 8 = 56
Step 3 - Add Numerator Then, we add the numerator to the answer we got in Step 2.
56 + 3 = 59
Step 4 - Solution Finally, to get the solution, we keep the original denominator and make the numerator the answer from Step 3. Thus, 7 3/8 as an improper fraction is:
