l Simplify 2&1/2 and 3/8

Enter fraction(s) below:



                 


Convert the mixed number

You entered the mixed number 2&1/2 for Fraction 1.
We need to convert this to an improper fraction.

The formula for this is:

Fraction  =  Denominator x Whole Number + Numerator
  Denominator

Evaluate using 2&1/2

The denominator = 2

The whole number = 2

The numerator = 1

Evaluate:

Fraction  =  (2 x 2) + 1
  2

Fraction  =  4 + 1
  2

Fraction  =  5
  2

Final Answer

1

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