Convert 3 2/5 to an improper fraction.

Convert 3 2/5 to an improper fraction.

• A. 17/5
• B. 15/5
• C. 12/5
• D. 19/5

Answer: (A)

Converting a mixed number to an improper fraction means turning the whole part into the same denominator units and adding the numerator. For 3 2/5, rewrite the whole number as fifths: 3 = 15/5. Then add the fractional part: 15/5 + 2/5 = 17/5. This matches the value of 3 2/5, since 17/5 equals 3.4 and 3 2/5 is 3 plus 2/5 (which is 0.4), totaling 3.4. The other fractions would represent different numbers: 15/5 is just 3, 12/5 is 2 2/5, and 19/5 is 3 4/5. So 17/5 is the correct improper fraction.

Converting a mixed number to an improper fraction means turning the whole part into the same denominator units and adding the numerator. For 3 2/5, rewrite the whole number as fifths: 3 = 15/5. Then add the fractional part: 15/5 + 2/5 = 17/5. This matches the value of 3 2/5, since 17/5 equals 3.4 and 3 2/5 is 3 plus 2/5 (which is 0.4), totaling 3.4. The other fractions would represent different numbers: 15/5 is just 3, 12/5 is 2 2/5, and 19/5 is 3 4/5. So 17/5 is the correct improper fraction.