The mixed number 278 1/500 written as an improper fraction is 139001/500
To turn the mixed number 278 1/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 278 × 500 = 139000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 139000 + 1 = 139001.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 139001/500.
This means that 278 1/500, as an improper fraction, equals 139001/500.
See also: 278 1/500 as a decimal