Convert to an Improper Fraction 8 2/5

$8 \frac{2}{5}$

Step 1

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

$8 + \frac{2}{5}$

Step 2

Add $8$ and $\frac{2}{5}$ .

To write $8$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{5}{5}$ .

$8 \cdot \frac{5}{5} + \frac{2}{5}$

Combine $8$ and $\frac{5}{5}$ .

$\frac{8 \cdot 5}{5} + \frac{2}{5}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{8 \cdot 5 + 2}{5}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $8$ by $5$ .

$\frac{40 + 2}{5}$

Add $40$ and $2$ .

$\frac{42}{5}$