How do you write 3 2/5 an improper fraction?

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Callum S.
Nov 4, 2015

17/5

Explanation:

When you write 3 in terms of fifths, you get 15/5, because 1=5/5, and you multiply it by 3 to obtain 15/5 because 3 times 5= 15. When this answer of 15/5 is added to the additional 2/5, you get a total of 17/5.

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