The mixed number 261 1/4 written as an improper fraction is 1045/4
To turn the mixed number 261 1/4 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 261 × 4 = 1044.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1044 + 1 = 1045.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1045/4.
This means that 261 1/4, as an improper fraction, equals 1045/4.
See also: 261 1/4 as a decimal