The mixed number 74 59/40 written as an improper fraction is 3019/40
To turn the mixed number 74 59/40 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 + 59 = 3019.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 3019/40.
This means that 74 59/40, as an improper fraction, equals 3019/40.
See also: 74 59/40 as a decimal