The mixed number 78 20/40 written as an improper fraction is 3140/40
To turn the mixed number 78 20/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 78 × 40 = 3120.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 3120 + 20 = 3140.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 3140/40.
This means that 78 20/40, as an improper fraction, equals 3140/40.
See also: 78 20/40 as a decimal