The mixed number 40 259/500 written as an improper fraction is 20259/500
To turn the mixed number 40 259/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 40 × 500 = 20000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 20000 + 259 = 20259.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 20259/500.
This means that 40 259/500, as an improper fraction, equals 20259/500.
See also: 40 259/500 as a decimal