The mixed number 5 1/5 written as an improper fraction is 26/5
To turn the mixed number 5 1/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 5 = 25.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 25 + 1 = 26.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 26/5.
This means that 5 1/5, as an improper fraction, equals 26/5.
See also: 5 1/5 as a decimal