The mixed number 279 1/16 written as an improper fraction is 4465/16
To turn the mixed number 279 1/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 279 × 16 = 4464.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 4464 + 1 = 4465.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 4465/16.
This means that 279 1/16, as an improper fraction, equals 4465/16.
See also: 279 1/16 as a decimal