The mixed number 16 23/16 written as an improper fraction is 279/16
To turn the mixed number 16 23/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 16 × 16 = 256.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 256 + 23 = 279.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 279/16.
This means that 16 23/16, as an improper fraction, equals 279/16.
See also: 16 23/16 as a decimal