The mixed number 159 87/50 written as an improper fraction is 8037/50
To turn the mixed number 159 87/50 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 159 × 50 = 7950.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 7950 + 87 = 8037.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 8037/50.
This means that 159 87/50, as an improper fraction, equals 8037/50.
See also: 159 87/50 as a decimal