The mixed number 178 8/40 written as an improper fraction is 7128/40
To turn the mixed number 178 8/40 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 + 8 = 7128.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 7128/40.
This means that 178 8/40, as an improper fraction, equals 7128/40.
See also: 178 8/40 as a decimal