The mixed number 2 1/5 written as an improper fraction is 11/5
To turn the mixed number 2 1/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 2 × 5 = 10.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 10 + 1 = 11.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 11/5.
This means that 2 1/5, as an improper fraction, equals 11/5.
See also: 2 1/5 as a decimal