c. Convert the following mixed number into an improper fraction. Simplify your answer and express it in lowest terms, if applicable. Enter any negative signs in the numerator

To convert a mixed number into an improper fraction, follow these steps: 1. **Identify the mixed number**: A mixed number consists of a whole number and a proper fraction. For example, if we have \( a \frac{b}{c} \), where \( a \) is the whole number, \( b \) is the numerator of the fraction, and \( c \) is the denominator. 2. **Convert to an improper fraction**: The formula to convert a mixed number \( a \frac{b}{c} \) into an improper fraction is: \[ \text{Improper Fraction} = \frac{(a \cdot c) + b}{c} \] 3. **Simplify the fraction**: If the resulting fraction can be simplified, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). Please provide the mixed number you would like to convert, and I will perform the conversion and simplification for you.