The mixed number 2 26/8 written as an improper fraction is 42/8
To turn the mixed number 2 26/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 2 × 8 = 16.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 16 + 26 = 42.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 42/8.
This means that 2 26/8, as an improper fraction, equals 42/8.
See also: 2 26/8 as a decimal