Question

When 2 5/8 is written as an improper fraction in lowest terms, what is the numerator of the fraction?
A. 10
B. 16
C. 18
D. 20
E. 21

Answer 1

Option E

The numerator of fraction is 21

Solution:

$2\frac{5}{8}$ is to be written as improper fraction in lowest terms

To find: numerator of fraction

An improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number).

To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, follow these steps:

• Multiply the whole number part by the fraction's denominator.

• Add that to the numerator.

• Then write the result on top of the denominator.

$2\frac{5}{8} = \frac{8 \times 2 + 5}{8} = \frac{16 + 5}{8} = \frac{21}{8}$

Thus the numerator of fraction is 21. Option E is correct