We have to express the mixed number 5 3/8 in fraction:
We will start by converting the whole part 5 in a fraction with the same denominator as the fractional part (in this case, in octaves).
Then, we add the two fractions and it is done.
Applying that, we have:
[tex]5\frac{3}{8}=5+\frac{3}{8}=5\cdot\frac{8}{8}+\frac{3}{8}=\frac{40}{8}+\frac{3}{8}=\frac{43}{8}[/tex]The equivalent fraction is 43/8.
