The mixed number 38 83/40 written as an improper fraction is 1603/40
To turn the mixed number 38 83/40 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 + 83 = 1603.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1603/40.
This means that 38 83/40, as an improper fraction, equals 1603/40.
See also: 38 83/40 as a decimal