The mixed number 257 4/5 written as an improper fraction is 1289/5
To turn the mixed number 257 4/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 257 × 5 = 1285.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1285 + 4 = 1289.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1289/5.
This means that 257 4/5, as an improper fraction, equals 1289/5.
See also: 257 4/5 as a decimal