The mixed number 3 17/40 written as an improper fraction is 137/40
To turn the mixed number 3 17/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 3 × 40 = 120.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 120 + 17 = 137.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 137/40.
This means that 3 17/40, as an improper fraction, equals 137/40.
See also: 3 17/40 as a decimal