The mixed number 2 397/500 written as an improper fraction is 1397/500
To turn the mixed number 2 397/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 2 × 500 = 1000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1000 + 397 = 1397.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1397/500.
This means that 2 397/500, as an improper fraction, equals 1397/500.
See also: 2 397/500 as a decimal