Algebra Examples

$2 \frac{2}{5}$

Step 1

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

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

Step 2

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

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Step 2.1

To write $2$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{5}{5}$ .

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

Step 2.2

Combine $2$ and $\frac{5}{5}$ .

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

Step 2.3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Step 2.4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 2.4.1

Multiply $2$ by $5$ .

$\frac{10 + 2}{5}$

Step 2.4.2

Add $10$ and $2$ .

$\frac{12}{5}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{12}{5}$

Decimal Form:

$2.4$

Mixed Number Form:

$2 \frac{2}{5}$