The mixed number 71 9/40 written as an improper fraction is 2849/40
To turn the mixed number 71 9/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 71 × 40 = 2840.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2840 + 9 = 2849.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2849/40.
This means that 71 9/40, as an improper fraction, equals 2849/40.
See also: 71 9/40 as a decimal