Arithmetic Reasoning
The topic of converting fractions, decimals, and percentages is one of the many topics I cover in reviewing Arithmetic Reasoning in my ASVAB prep course. Yesterday I presented a question requiring converting a mixed number into an improper fraction. Do you know how to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction.
The question is: What is 3 1/6 when written as an improper fraction?
In order to change a mixed number to an improper fraction, it is necessary to multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator.
In converting 3 1/6, to an improper fraction, multiply 6 x 3 = 18 and add 1 to become 19.
The denominator remains 6.
3 1/6 as an improper fraction becomes 19/6.
