The mixed number 40 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 81/2
To turn the mixed number 40 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 40 × 2 = 80.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 80 + 1 = 81.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 81/2.
This means that 40 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 81/2.
See also: 40 1/2 as a decimal