The mixed number 1 78/40 written as an improper fraction is 118/40
To turn the mixed number 1 78/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 1 × 40 = 40.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 40 + 78 = 118.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 118/40.
This means that 1 78/40, as an improper fraction, equals 118/40.
See also: 1 78/40 as a decimal