The mixed number 172 43/40 written as an improper fraction is 6923/40
To turn the mixed number 172 43/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 172 × 40 = 6880.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 6880 + 43 = 6923.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 6923/40.
This means that 172 43/40, as an improper fraction, equals 6923/40.
See also: 172 43/40 as a decimal