The mixed number 259 12/40 written as an improper fraction is 10372/40
To turn the mixed number 259 12/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 259 × 40 = 10360.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 10360 + 12 = 10372.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 10372/40.
This means that 259 12/40, as an improper fraction, equals 10372/40.
See also: 259 12/40 as a decimal