The mixed number 3 159/5000 written as an improper fraction is 15159/5000
To turn the mixed number 3 159/5000 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 3 × 5000 = 15000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 15000 + 159 = 15159.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 15159/5000.
This means that 3 159/5000, as an improper fraction, equals 15159/5000.
See also: 3 159/5000 as a decimal