The mixed number 71 2/5 written as an improper fraction is 357/5
To turn the mixed number 71 2/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 71 × 5 = 355.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 355 + 2 = 357.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 357/5.
This means that 71 2/5, as an improper fraction, equals 357/5.
See also: 71 2/5 as a decimal