Evaluate 6 2/5

$6 \frac{2}{5}$

Step 1

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

$6 + \frac{2}{5}$

Step 2

Add $6$ and $\frac{2}{5}$ .

To write $6$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{5}{5}$ .

$6 \cdot \frac{5}{5} + \frac{2}{5}$

Combine $6$ and $\frac{5}{5}$ .

$\frac{6 \cdot 5}{5} + \frac{2}{5}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{6 \cdot 5 + 2}{5}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $6$ by $5$ .

$\frac{30 + 2}{5}$

Add $30$ and $2$ .

$\frac{32}{5}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{32}{5}$

Decimal Form:

$6.4$

Mixed Number Form:

$6 \frac{2}{5}$