Convert to an Improper Fraction -4 2/5

$- 4 \frac{2}{5}$

Step 1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$- (4 + \frac{2}{5})$

Step 2

Add $4$ and $\frac{2}{5}$ .

To write $4$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{5}{5}$ .

$- (4 \cdot \frac{5}{5} + \frac{2}{5})$

Combine $4$ and $\frac{5}{5}$ .

$- (\frac{4 \cdot 5}{5} + \frac{2}{5})$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$- \frac{4 \cdot 5 + 2}{5}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $4$ by $5$ .

$- \frac{20 + 2}{5}$

Add $20$ and $2$ .

$- \frac{22}{5}$