The mixed number 178 20/40 written as an improper fraction is 7140/40
To turn the mixed number 178 20/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 178 × 40 = 7120.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 7120 + 20 = 7140.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 7140/40.
This means that 178 20/40, as an improper fraction, equals 7140/40.
See also: 178 20/40 as a decimal