The mixed number 37 85/40 written as an improper fraction is 1565/40
To turn the mixed number 37 85/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 37 × 40 = 1480.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1480 + 85 = 1565.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1565/40.
This means that 37 85/40, as an improper fraction, equals 1565/40.
See also: 37 85/40 as a decimal