The mixed number 278 1/20 written as an improper fraction is 5561/20
To turn the mixed number 278 1/20 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 278 × 20 = 5560.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 5560 + 1 = 5561.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 5561/20.
This means that 278 1/20, as an improper fraction, equals 5561/20.
See also: 278 1/20 as a decimal