The mixed number 259 42/2000 written as an improper fraction is 518042/2000
To turn the mixed number 259 42/2000 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 259 × 2000 = 518000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 518000 + 42 = 518042.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 518042/2000.
This means that 259 42/2000, as an improper fraction, equals 518042/2000.
See also: 259 42/2000 as a decimal