The mixed number 242 38/40 written as an improper fraction is 9718/40
To turn the mixed number 242 38/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 242 × 40 = 9680.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 9680 + 38 = 9718.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 9718/40.
This means that 242 38/40, as an improper fraction, equals 9718/40.
See also: 242 38/40 as a decimal