The mixed number 2 5/8 written as an improper fraction is 21/8
To turn the mixed number 2 5/8 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 + 5 = 21.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 21/8.
This means that 2 5/8, as an improper fraction, equals 21/8.
See also: 2 5/8 as a decimal