The mixed number 55 37/40 written as an improper fraction is 2237/40
To turn the mixed number 55 37/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 55 × 40 = 2200.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2200 + 37 = 2237.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2237/40.
This means that 55 37/40, as an improper fraction, equals 2237/40.
See also: 55 37/40 as a decimal