To convert the mixed number 2 3/5 into an improper fraction, we follow a simple process.
First, we take the whole number part, which is 2, and multiply it by the denominator of the fractional part, which is 5. So, we do the multiplication:
2 × 5 = 10
Next, we add the result to the numerator of the fractional part, which is 3:
10 + 3 = 13
Now, we place this sum over the original denominator. Therefore, we get:
13/5
So, the improper fraction equivalent to 2 3/5 is 13/5.