The mixed number 221 15/40 written as an improper fraction is 8855/40
To turn the mixed number 221 15/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 221 × 40 = 8840.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 8840 + 15 = 8855.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 8855/40.
This means that 221 15/40, as an improper fraction, equals 8855/40.
See also: 221 15/40 as a decimal