Basic Math Examples

$8 \frac{2}{5}$

Step 1

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

$8 + \frac{2}{5}$

Step 2

Add

$8$ and

$\frac{2}{5}$ .

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Step 2.1

To write

$8$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by

$\frac{5}{5}$ .

$8 \cdot \frac{5}{5} + \frac{2}{5}$

Step 2.2

Combine

$8$ and

$\frac{5}{5}$ .

$\frac{8 \cdot 5}{5} + \frac{2}{5}$

Step 2.3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{8 \cdot 5 + 2}{5}$

Step 2.4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 2.4.1

Multiply

$8$ by

$5$ .

$\frac{40 + 2}{5}$

Step 2.4.2

Add

$40$ and

$2$ .

$\frac{42}{5}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{42}{5}$

Decimal Form:

$8.4$

Mixed Number Form:

$8 \frac{2}{5}$