The mixed number 217 49/40 written as an improper fraction is 8729/40
To turn the mixed number 217 49/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 217 × 40 = 8680.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 8680 + 49 = 8729.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 8729/40.
This means that 217 49/40, as an improper fraction, equals 8729/40.
See also: 217 49/40 as a decimal