The mixed number 8 1/5 written as an improper fraction is 41/5
To turn the mixed number 8 1/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 8 × 5 = 40.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 40 + 1 = 41.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 41/5.
This means that 8 1/5, as an improper fraction, equals 41/5.
See also: 8 1/5 as a decimal