The mixed number 72 7/40 written as an improper fraction is 2887/40
To turn the mixed number 72 7/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 72 × 40 = 2880.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2880 + 7 = 2887.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2887/40.
This means that 72 7/40, as an improper fraction, equals 2887/40.
See also: 72 7/40 as a decimal