The mixed number 8 2/5 written as an improper fraction is 42/5
To turn the mixed number 8 2/5 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 + 2 = 42.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 42/5.
This means that 8 2/5, as an improper fraction, equals 42/5.
See also: 8 2/5 as a decimal