The mixed number 157 249/500 written as an improper fraction is 78749/500
To turn the mixed number 157 249/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 157 × 500 = 78500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 78500 + 249 = 78749.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 78749/500.
This means that 157 249/500, as an improper fraction, equals 78749/500.
See also: 157 249/500 as a decimal