The mixed number 18 97/40 written as an improper fraction is 817/40
To turn the mixed number 18 97/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 18 × 40 = 720.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 720 + 97 = 817.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 817/40.
This means that 18 97/40, as an improper fraction, equals 817/40.
See also: 18 97/40 as a decimal