The mixed number 16 56/40 written as an improper fraction is 696/40
To turn the mixed number 16 56/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 16 × 40 = 640.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 640 + 56 = 696.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 696/40.
This means that 16 56/40, as an improper fraction, equals 696/40.
See also: 16 56/40 as a decimal