The mixed number 157 48/500 written as an improper fraction is 78548/500
To turn the mixed number 157 48/500 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 + 48 = 78548.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 78548/500.
This means that 157 48/500, as an improper fraction, equals 78548/500.
See also: 157 48/500 as a decimal