The mixed number 279 1/5 written as an improper fraction is 1396/5
To turn the mixed number 279 1/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 279 × 5 = 1395.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1395 + 1 = 1396.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1396/5.
This means that 279 1/5, as an improper fraction, equals 1396/5.
See also: 279 1/5 as a decimal