Convert to an Improper Fraction 5 1/12

$5 \frac{1}{12}$

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

$5 + \frac{1}{12}$

Add $5$ and $\frac{1}{12}$ .

To write $5$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{12}{12}$ .

$5 \cdot \frac{12}{12} + \frac{1}{12}$

Combine $5$ and $\frac{12}{12}$ .

$\frac{5 \cdot 12}{12} + \frac{1}{12}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{5 \cdot 12 + 1}{12}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $5$ by $12$ .

$\frac{60 + 1}{12}$

Add $60$ and $1$ .

$\frac{61}{12}$