The mixed number 97 59/40 written as an improper fraction is 3939/40
To turn the mixed number 97 59/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 97 × 40 = 3880.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 3880 + 59 = 3939.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 3939/40.
This means that 97 59/40, as an improper fraction, equals 3939/40.
See also: 97 59/40 as a decimal