Basic Math Examples

5 \frac{8}{2}

$5 \frac{8}{2}$

Step 1

Convert

$5 \frac{8}{2}$ to an improper fraction.

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Step 1.1

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

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

Step 1.2

Add

$5$ and

$\frac{8}{2}$ .

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Step 1.2.1

To write

$5$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by

$\frac{2}{2}$ .

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

Step 1.2.2

Combine

$5$ and

$\frac{2}{2}$ .

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

Step 1.2.3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Step 1.2.4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 1.2.4.1

Multiply

$5$ by

$2$ .

$\frac{10 + 8}{2}$

Step 1.2.4.2

Add

$10$ and

$8$ .

$\frac{18}{2}$

Step 2

Divide

$18$ by

$2$ .

$9$