The mixed number 17 49/40 written as an improper fraction is 729/40
To turn the mixed number 17 49/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 17 × 40 = 680.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 680 + 49 = 729.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 729/40.
This means that 17 49/40, as an improper fraction, equals 729/40.
See also: 17 49/40 as a decimal