What is 8 5 as a fraction?

To express the mixed number 8 5 as a fraction, we need to convert it into an improper fraction.

A mixed number consists of a whole number and a proper fraction. In this case, 8 is the whole number and 5 is the numerator of the fraction. To convert it, follow these steps:

1. Multiply the whole number (8) by the denominator of the fraction (which is assumed to be 1 for this case since there’s no denominator provided).
2. Add the result to the numerator (5).
3. This gives us the new numerator, while the denominator remains as 1.

Thus the calculation is:

  8 (whole number) * 1 (denominator) + 5 (numerator) = 8 + 5 = 13

So, the mixed number 8 5 can be expressed as the improper fraction 13/1.