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For example, 5 2/3 = 17/3. The way to get this is to multiply the integer part (in the example, 5) by the denominator (3) and add the numerator (2). In this case, 5 x 3 + 2 = 17. This number is placed as the numerator; the denominator is the same as in the original fraction.

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Q: How do you convert a compound number to an improper fraction?
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