The mixed number 259 21/16 written as an improper fraction is 4165/16
To turn the mixed number 259 21/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 259 × 16 = 4144.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 4144 + 21 = 4165.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 4165/16.
This means that 259 21/16, as an improper fraction, equals 4165/16.
See also: 259 21/16 as a decimal