The mixed number 261 1/5 written as an improper fraction is 1306/5
To turn the mixed number 261 1/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 261 × 5 = 1305.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1305 + 1 = 1306.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1306/5.
This means that 261 1/5, as an improper fraction, equals 1306/5.
See also: 261 1/5 as a decimal