The mixed number 278 15/8 written as an improper fraction is 2239/8
To turn the mixed number 278 15/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 278 × 8 = 2224.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2224 + 15 = 2239.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2239/8.
This means that 278 15/8, as an improper fraction, equals 2239/8.
See also: 278 15/8 as a decimal