The mixed number 79 5/40 written as an improper fraction is 3165/40
To turn the mixed number 79 5/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 79 × 40 = 3160.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 3160 + 5 = 3165.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 3165/40.
This means that 79 5/40, as an improper fraction, equals 3165/40.
See also: 79 5/40 as a decimal