The mixed number 27 42/40 written as an improper fraction is 1122/40
To turn the mixed number 27 42/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 27 × 40 = 1080.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1080 + 42 = 1122.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1122/40.
This means that 27 42/40, as an improper fraction, equals 1122/40.
See also: 27 42/40 as a decimal