The mixed number 15 21/16 written as an improper fraction is 261/16
To turn the mixed number 15 21/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 15 × 16 = 240.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 240 + 21 = 261.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 261/16.
This means that 15 21/16, as an improper fraction, equals 261/16.
See also: 15 21/16 as a decimal