The mixed number 157 1/4 written as an improper fraction is 629/4
To turn the mixed number 157 1/4 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 157 × 4 = 628.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 628 + 1 = 629.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 629/4.
This means that 157 1/4, as an improper fraction, equals 629/4.
See also: 157 1/4 as a decimal