Write the Fraction in Simplest Form 1 2/5

$1 \frac{2}{5}$

Step 1

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

$1 + \frac{2}{5}$

Step 2

Add $1$ and $\frac{2}{5}$ .

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

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

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Add $5$ and $2$ .

$\frac{7}{5}$