The mixed number 285 17/500 written as an improper fraction is 142517/500
To turn the mixed number 285 17/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 285 × 500 = 142500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 142500 + 17 = 142517.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 142517/500.
This means that 285 17/500, as an improper fraction, equals 142517/500.
See also: 285 17/500 as a decimal