Mixed number 2 3/5 as a improper fraction

The mixed number 2 3/5 can be written as an improper fraction by first multiplying the whole number (2) by the denominator of the fraction (5), then adding the numerator of the fraction (3) to get the new numerator:

(2 * 5) + 3 = 10 + 3 = 13

So, 2 3/5 as an improper fraction is 13/5.