To convert the mixed number 1 2/3 to an improper fraction, follow these steps:
1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part.
– 1 (whole number) × 3 (denominator) = 3
2. Add the result to the numerator of the fractional part.
– 3 (from step 1) + 2 (numerator) = 5
3. The sum becomes the numerator of the improper fraction, and the denominator remains the same.
– Numerator: 5
– Denominator: 3
So, 1 2/3 as an improper fraction is 5/3.