The mixed number 55 238/500 written as an improper fraction is 27738/500
To turn the mixed number 55 238/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 55 × 500 = 27500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 27500 + 238 = 27738.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 27738/500.
This means that 55 238/500, as an improper fraction, equals 27738/500.
See also: 55 238/500 as a decimal