The mixed number 15 397/500 written as an improper fraction is 7897/500
To turn the mixed number 15 397/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 15 × 500 = 7500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 7500 + 397 = 7897.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 7897/500.
This means that 15 397/500, as an improper fraction, equals 7897/500.
See also: 15 397/500 as a decimal