The mixed number 259 4/5 written as an improper fraction is 1299/5
To turn the mixed number 259 4/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 259 × 5 = 1295.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1295 + 4 = 1299.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1299/5.
This means that 259 4/5, as an improper fraction, equals 1299/5.
See also: 259 4/5 as a decimal