Convert the mixed number $4 frac{3}{8}$ to an improper fraction.

Question

Convert the mixed number $4	frac{3}{8}$ to an improper fraction.

Accepted Answer

A. $\dfrac{35}{8}$

A mixed number $a	frac{b}{c}$ converts to $\dfrac{a \cdot c + b}{c}$.
$4	frac{3}{8} = \dfrac{4 \cdot 8 + 3}{8} = \dfrac{32 + 3}{8} = \dfrac{35}{8}$.
- Trap D mistakenly concatenates digits: $4 	o 4$, $3 	o 3$ giving $43$.
- Traps A and B miscompute the numerator.

Answer

$\dfrac{43}{8}$

Answer

$\dfrac{15}{8}$

Answer

$\dfrac{12}{8}$

Convert the mixed number $4\tfrac{3}{8}$ to an improper fraction.