The mixed number 5 97/40 written as an improper fraction is 297/40
To turn the mixed number 5 97/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 40 = 200.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 200 + 97 = 297.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 297/40.
This means that 5 97/40, as an improper fraction, equals 297/40.
See also: 5 97/40 as a decimal