The mixed number 4 59/40 written as an improper fraction is 219/40
To turn the mixed number 4 59/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 4 × 40 = 160.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 160 + 59 = 219.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 219/40.
This means that 4 59/40, as an improper fraction, equals 219/40.
See also: 4 59/40 as a decimal