What is 5 1/9 written as an improper fraction?

a. 44/9
b.1/45
c. 46/9
d. 45/9

Option C

Option C is the correct answer.

can be written as improper fraction as

Solution:

Step 1:  

Multiply the denominator (the bottom number in the fraction) and the whole number

9 5 = 45

Step 2:  

Add the answer from Step 1 to the numerator (the top number in the fraction)

27 + 1 = 46

Step 3:  

Write answer from Step 2 over the denominator

Result:

Hence the mixed number can be written as improper fraction as