The mixed number 278 4/6 written as an improper fraction is 1672/6
To turn the mixed number 278 4/6 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 278 × 6 = 1668.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1668 + 4 = 1672.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1672/6.
This means that 278 4/6, as an improper fraction, equals 1672/6.
See also: 278 4/6 as a decimal