The mixed number 53 18/40 written as an improper fraction is 2138/40
To turn the mixed number 53 18/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 53 × 40 = 2120.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2120 + 18 = 2138.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2138/40.
This means that 53 18/40, as an improper fraction, equals 2138/40.
See also: 53 18/40 as a decimal