Convert 5 8/12ths to an improper fraction. Write your answer in simplest form.(1 point)
To convert 5 8/12 to an improper fraction, we first need to convert the whole number into a fraction. We can do this by multiplying the whole number by the denominator of the fraction and adding the numerator.
5 x 12 = 60
60 + 8 = 68
Therefore, 5 8/12 is equal to the improper fraction 68/12. Since there is no common factor between the numerator and denominator, the fraction is already in simplest form.