The mixed number 171 43/40 written as an improper fraction is 6883/40
To turn the mixed number 171 43/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 171 × 40 = 6840.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 6840 + 43 = 6883.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 6883/40.
This means that 171 43/40, as an improper fraction, equals 6883/40.
See also: 171 43/40 as a decimal