The mixed number 12 26/40 written as an improper fraction is 506/40
To turn the mixed number 12 26/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 12 × 40 = 480.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 480 + 26 = 506.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 506/40.
This means that 12 26/40, as an improper fraction, equals 506/40.
See also: 12 26/40 as a decimal