The mixed number 157 4/5 written as an improper fraction is 789/5
To turn the mixed number 157 4/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 157 × 5 = 785.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 785 + 4 = 789.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 789/5.
This means that 157 4/5, as an improper fraction, equals 789/5.
See also: 157 4/5 as a decimal