Convert to an Improper Fraction 5 1/7

$5 \frac{1}{7}$

Step 1

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

$5 + \frac{1}{7}$

Step 2

Add $5$ and $\frac{1}{7}$ .

To write $5$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{7}{7}$ .

$5 \cdot \frac{7}{7} + \frac{1}{7}$

Combine $5$ and $\frac{7}{7}$ .

$\frac{5 \cdot 7}{7} + \frac{1}{7}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{5 \cdot 7 + 1}{7}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $5$ by $7$ .

$\frac{35 + 1}{7}$

Add $35$ and $1$ .

$\frac{36}{7}$