The mixed number 173 3/40 written as an improper fraction is 6923/40
To turn the mixed number 173 3/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 173 × 40 = 6920.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 6920 + 3 = 6923.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 6923/40.
This means that 173 3/40, as an improper fraction, equals 6923/40.
See also: 173 3/40 as a decimal