If a man is 79 inches tall, then in feet his height is 6 7/12 feet. Change that into an improper fraction.

To convert \( 6 \frac{7}{12} \) feet into an improper fraction:

1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction:
   \[
   6 \times 12 = 72
   \]
2. Add the numerator of the fraction to the result:
   \[
   72 + 7 = 79
   \]
3. Keep the denominator the same, so the improper fraction is:
   \[
   \frac{79}{12}
   \]

Thus, \( 6 \frac{7}{12} \) feet as an improper fraction is \( \frac{79}{12} \).

Would you like more details on this conversion?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your knowledge:
1. How do you convert an improper fraction back to a mixed number?
2. What are the steps to simplify improper fractions?
3. How do you convert inches into feet?
4. What is the decimal equivalent of \( 6 \frac{7}{12} \)?
5. How would you add two mixed numbers together?

**Tip:** When converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, always multiply the whole number by the denominator and then add the numerator!

Learn how to convert 6 7/12 feet into an improper fraction. This detailed explanation covers key fraction concepts, showing how to multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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