The mixed number 3 259/500 written as an improper fraction is 1759/500
To turn the mixed number 3 259/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 3 × 500 = 1500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1500 + 259 = 1759.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1759/500.
This means that 3 259/500, as an improper fraction, equals 1759/500.
See also: 3 259/500 as a decimal