The mixed number 3 27/40 written as an improper fraction is 147/40
To turn the mixed number 3 27/40 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 + 27 = 147.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 147/40.
This means that 3 27/40, as an improper fraction, equals 147/40.
See also: 3 27/40 as a decimal