The mixed number 47 88/40 written as an improper fraction is 1968/40
To turn the mixed number 47 88/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 47 × 40 = 1880.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1880 + 88 = 1968.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1968/40.
This means that 47 88/40, as an improper fraction, equals 1968/40.
See also: 47 88/40 as a decimal