The mixed number 278 20/500 written as an improper fraction is 139020/500
To turn the mixed number 278 20/500 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 + 20 = 139020.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 139020/500.
This means that 278 20/500, as an improper fraction, equals 139020/500.
See also: 278 20/500 as a decimal