The mixed number 1 3/5 written as an improper fraction is 8/5
To turn the mixed number 1 3/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 1 × 5 = 5.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 5 + 3 = 8.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 8/5.
This means that 1 3/5, as an improper fraction, equals 8/5.
See also: 1 3/5 as a decimal