Converting 5/7 to a Fraction
What is 5/7?
5/7 is a mixed fraction, where 5 is the numerator and 7 is the denominator. In other words, it means 5 equal parts out of 7 parts.
Converting to an Improper Fraction
To convert 5/7 to an improper fraction, we need to find the equivalent fraction with the same numerator and denominator.
Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator
Numerator (n): 5 Denominator (d): 7
Step 2: Write the fraction in its simplest form
The fraction 5/7 is already in its simplest form.
The Equivalent Fraction:
5/7 = 5/7
Since the numerator and denominator have no common factors, the fraction is already in its simplest form.
In Summary:
5/7 is a mixed fraction, and its equivalent improper fraction is also 5/7, which is already in its simplest form.
Remember:
When converting a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, always check if the numerator and denominator have any common factors. If they do, divide both numbers by the common factor to simplify the fraction.
