l Simplify 2&1/5 and 3/8

Enter fraction(s) below:



                 

Convert the mixed number

You entered the mixed number 2&1/5 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

The denominator = 5

The whole number = 2

The numerator = 1

Evaluate:

Fraction  =  (5 x 2) + 1
  5

Fraction  =  10 + 1
  5

Fraction  =  11
  5

Convert the mixed number

You entered the mixed number 2&1/5 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&1/5

The denominator = 5

The whole number = 2

The numerator = 1

Evaluate:

Fraction  =  (5 x 2) + 1
  5

Fraction  =  10 + 1
  5

Fraction  =  11
  5


Final Answer