Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 3 3/5?

18/5
13/5
15/5
3/5

The correct answer is: 18/5

To find the improper fraction equivalent of the mixed number 3 3/5, you begin by converting the whole number and the fractional part into a single fraction. In this case, the whole number is 3, which can be expressed as a fraction by using the same denominator as the fractional part. The denominator in the fractional part (3/5) is 5. To express 3 as a fraction with a denominator of 5, you multiply 3 by 5, which gives you 15. So, 3 can be written as 15/5. Next, you add the fractional part (3/5) to this value. Now, you have: 15/5 (from the whole number) + 3/5 (the fractional part) = 18/5. Therefore, the improper fraction equivalent of 3 3/5 is 18/5. This demonstrates how to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction, ensuring that you maintain the proper value through the addition of the equivalent fractions.