The mixed number 16 2/5 written as an improper fraction is 82/5
To turn the mixed number 16 2/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 16 × 5 = 80.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 80 + 2 = 82.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 82/5.
This means that 16 2/5, as an improper fraction, equals 82/5.
See also: 16 2/5 as a decimal