The mixed number 159 4/5 written as an improper fraction is 799/5
To turn the mixed number 159 4/5 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 + 4 = 799.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 799/5.
This means that 159 4/5, as an improper fraction, equals 799/5.
See also: 159 4/5 as a decimal