The mixed number 3 2/5 written as an improper fraction is 17/5
To turn the mixed number 3 2/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 3 × 5 = 15.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 15 + 2 = 17.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 17/5.
This means that 3 2/5, as an improper fraction, equals 17/5.
See also: 3 2/5 as a decimal