Write the mixed number as an improper fraction. $5 \frac { 2 } { 3 }$
A) $5$
B) $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$
C) $\frac { 3 } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 17 } { 3 }$
E) $\frac { 13 } { 3 }$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction and add the numerator. Then put the result over the denominator. In this case, the calculation is:
$$5\cdot3+2=17$$
So the improper fraction is $\frac { 17 } { 3 }$.

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Write the Mixed Number as an Improper Fraction $5 \frac { 2 } { 3 }$