The mixed number 14 2/5 written as an improper fraction is 72/5
To turn the mixed number 14 2/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 14 × 5 = 70.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 70 + 2 = 72.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 72/5.
This means that 14 2/5, as an improper fraction, equals 72/5.
See also: 14 2/5 as a decimal