The mixed number 159 40/500 written as an improper fraction is 79540/500
To turn the mixed number 159 40/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 159 × 500 = 79500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 79500 + 40 = 79540.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 79540/500.
This means that 159 40/500, as an improper fraction, equals 79540/500.
See also: 159 40/500 as a decimal