The mixed number 159 56/500 written as an improper fraction is 79556/500
To turn the mixed number 159 56/500 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 + 56 = 79556.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 79556/500.
This means that 159 56/500, as an improper fraction, equals 79556/500.
See also: 159 56/500 as a decimal