Question

change the following mixed number to an improper fraction.
$52\frac{2}{17}$
$52\frac{2}{17}=\square$
(type a fraction. simplify your answer.)

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply whole number by denominator

$52 \times 17 = 884$

Step2: Add the numerator to product

$884 + 2 = 886$

Step3: Keep original denominator

The denominator remains 17, so the improper fraction is $\frac{886}{17}$.

Answer:

$\frac{886}{17}$