The mixed number 278 27/16 written as an improper fraction is 4475/16
To turn the mixed number 278 27/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 278 × 16 = 4448.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 4448 + 27 = 4475.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 4475/16.
This means that 278 27/16, as an improper fraction, equals 4475/16.
See also: 278 27/16 as a decimal