The mixed number 279 12/20 written as an improper fraction is 5592/20
To turn the mixed number 279 12/20 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 279 × 20 = 5580.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 5580 + 12 = 5592.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 5592/20.
This means that 279 12/20, as an improper fraction, equals 5592/20.
See also: 279 12/20 as a decimal