Convert to an Improper Fraction 12 2/3

$12 \frac{2}{3}$

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$12 + \frac{2}{3}$

Add $12$ and $\frac{2}{3}$ .

To write $12$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$12 \cdot \frac{3}{3} + \frac{2}{3}$

Combine $12$ and $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{12 \cdot 3}{3} + \frac{2}{3}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{12 \cdot 3 + 2}{3}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $12$ by $3$ .

$\frac{36 + 2}{3}$

Add $36$ and $2$ .

$\frac{38}{3}$