The mixed number 159 87/100 written as an improper fraction is 15987/100
To turn the mixed number 159 87/100 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 159 × 100 = 15900.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 15900 + 87 = 15987.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 15987/100.
This means that 159 87/100, as an improper fraction, equals 15987/100.
See also: 159 87/100 as a decimal