The mixed number 278 2/5000 written as an improper fraction is 1390002/5000
To turn the mixed number 278 2/5000 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 278 × 5000 = 1390000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1390000 + 2 = 1390002.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1390002/5000.
This means that 278 2/5000, as an improper fraction, equals 1390002/5000.
See also: 278 2/5000 as a decimal