The mixed number 56 42/40 written as an improper fraction is 2282/40
To turn the mixed number 56 42/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 56 × 40 = 2240.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2240 + 42 = 2282.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2282/40.
This means that 56 42/40, as an improper fraction, equals 2282/40.
See also: 56 42/40 as a decimal