The mixed number 7 17/40 written as an improper fraction is 297/40
To turn the mixed number 7 17/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 7 × 40 = 280.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 280 + 17 = 297.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 297/40.
This means that 7 17/40, as an improper fraction, equals 297/40.
See also: 7 17/40 as a decimal