To improper fraction

Change mixed number to improper fraction

a) 1 2/15

b) -2 15/17

Correct answer:

a =  1.1333
b =  -2.8824

Step-by-step explanation:

$a=1{\displaystyle \frac{2}{15}}=1+{\displaystyle \frac{2}{15}}={\displaystyle \frac{1\cdot 15+2}{15}}={\displaystyle \frac{17}{15}}={\displaystyle \frac{17}{15}}=1\frac{2}{15}=1.1333$

$b=-2{\displaystyle \frac{15}{17}}=-{\displaystyle \frac{49}{17}}=-2\frac{15}{17}=-2.8824$

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