Question

How do i turn 8 2/5 to an improper fraction?

Answer 1

To write a mixed number as an improper fraction, first multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator.

5 × 8 = 40

40 + 2 = 42

Lastly, put the new numerator over the original denominator which in this case was 5.

42/5

Answer 2

To turn 8 2/5 into an improper fraction do the following
8 *5 + 2 = 40 + 2 = 42 for the numerator and keep the 5 for the demoninator so it would be 42/5