2006-10-23 18:53:17 · 6 answers · asked by Myself. 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
-24/3
2006-10-23 18:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fractions consist of two numbers. The top number is called the numerator. The bottom number is called the denominator.
numerator
denominator
An improper fraction is a fraction that has a numerator larger than or equal to its denominator. A proper fraction is a fraction with the numerator smaller than the denominator.
A mixed number consists of an integer followed by a proper fraction.
The mixed number -8 1/3 can be converted to an improper fraction by multiplying the -8 (the whole number) and the -3 (the denominator = negative because the entire fraction is negative). To this product, add the 1 (the numerator) giving
25, to form the new numerator, and use the - 3 as the new denominator.
So, -8 1/3 as an improper fraction is -25/3
Hope this helps ;-)
2006-10-24 02:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by msdrosi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-25/3
because....-8 x 3 = 24 + 1 = -25
2006-10-24 02:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-25/3
2006-10-24 02:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by maggie_at0303 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-25/3. The first is wrong.
2006-10-24 01:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
negative 8 and one third.
2006-10-24 02:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by mapleavenue456 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋