The mixed number 159 15/40 written as an improper fraction is 6375/40
To turn the mixed number 159 15/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 159 × 40 = 6360.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 6360 + 15 = 6375.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 6375/40.
This means that 159 15/40, as an improper fraction, equals 6375/40.
See also: 159 15/40 as a decimal