To convert the mixed number 1 1/6 to an improper fraction, follow these steps:
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part. In this case, 1 (whole number) multiplied by 6 (denominator) equals 6.
- Add the result to the numerator of the fractional part. Here, 6 plus 1 (numerator) equals 7.
- The improper fraction is formed by placing the result from step 2 over the original denominator. So, 1 1/6 as an improper fraction is 7/6.
Therefore, 1 1/6 as an improper fraction is 7/6.