What is the value of 1 3/8 in improper fraction form?

To convert the mixed number 1 3/8 into an improper fraction, start by understanding the components: the whole number part (1) and the fractional part (3/8).

First, you convert the whole number to a fraction that has the same denominator as the fractional part. The whole number 1 can be represented as 8/8 since 8 divided by 8 equals 1.

Next, you can combine this fraction with the existing fractional part. Add the 8/8 (the whole number) to 3/8 (the fractional part):

8/8 + 3/8 = (8 + 3)/8 = 11/8.

This process shows that the improper fraction equivalent of the mixed number 1 3/8 is 11/8. Thus, the correct answer is 11/8.