The mixed number 38 31/40 written as an improper fraction is 1551/40
To turn the mixed number 38 31/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 38 × 40 = 1520.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1520 + 31 = 1551.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1551/40.
This means that 38 31/40, as an improper fraction, equals 1551/40.
See also: 38 31/40 as a decimal