Basic Math Examples

$1 \frac{6}{8}$

Step 1

Convert $1 \frac{6}{8}$ to an improper fraction.

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Step 1.1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$1 + \frac{6}{8}$

Step 1.2

Add $1$ and $\frac{6}{8}$ .

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Step 1.2.1

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$\frac{8}{8} + \frac{6}{8}$

Step 1.2.2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{8 + 6}{8}$

Step 1.2.3

Add $8$ and $6$ .

$\frac{14}{8}$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $14$ and $8$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor $2$ out of $14$ .

$\frac{2 (7)}{8}$

Step 2.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 2.2.1

Factor $2$ out of $8$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot 7}{2 \cdot 4}$

Step 2.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 \cdot 7}{2 \cdot 4}$

Step 2.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{7}{4}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{7}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$1.75$

Mixed Number Form:

$1 \frac{3}{4}$