The mixed number 197 38/40 written as an improper fraction is 7918/40
To turn the mixed number 197 38/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 197 × 40 = 7880.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 7880 + 38 = 7918.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 7918/40.
This means that 197 38/40, as an improper fraction, equals 7918/40.
See also: 197 38/40 as a decimal