The mixed number 74 31/40 written as an improper fraction is 2991/40
To turn the mixed number 74 31/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 74 × 40 = 2960.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2960 + 31 = 2991.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2991/40.
This means that 74 31/40, as an improper fraction, equals 2991/40.
See also: 74 31/40 as a decimal