The mixed number 157 38/40 written as an improper fraction is 6318/40
To turn the mixed number 157 38/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 157 × 40 = 6280.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 6280 + 38 = 6318.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 6318/40.
This means that 157 38/40, as an improper fraction, equals 6318/40.
See also: 157 38/40 as a decimal