The mixed number 159 1/5 written as an improper fraction is 796/5
To turn the mixed number 159 1/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 159 × 5 = 795.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 795 + 1 = 796.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 796/5.
This means that 159 1/5, as an improper fraction, equals 796/5.
See also: 159 1/5 as a decimal