The mixed number 157 21/10 written as an improper fraction is 1591/10
To turn the mixed number 157 21/10 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 157 × 10 = 1570.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1570 + 21 = 1591.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1591/10.
This means that 157 21/10, as an improper fraction, equals 1591/10.
See also: 157 21/10 as a decimal