The mixed number 279 12/8 written as an improper fraction is 2244/8
To turn the mixed number 279 12/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 279 × 8 = 2232.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2232 + 12 = 2244.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2244/8.
This means that 279 12/8, as an improper fraction, equals 2244/8.
See also: 279 12/8 as a decimal