The mixed number 5 238/500 written as an improper fraction is 2738/500
To turn the mixed number 5 238/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 500 = 2500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2500 + 238 = 2738.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2738/500.
This means that 5 238/500, as an improper fraction, equals 2738/500.
See also: 5 238/500 as a decimal