The mixed number 143 285/500 written as an improper fraction is 71785/500
To turn the mixed number 143 285/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 143 × 500 = 71500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 71500 + 285 = 71785.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 71785/500.
This means that 143 285/500, as an improper fraction, equals 71785/500.
See also: 143 285/500 as a decimal