The mixed number 71 59/20 written as an improper fraction is 1479/20
To turn the mixed number 71 59/20 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 71 × 20 = 1420.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1420 + 59 = 1479.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1479/20.
This means that 71 59/20, as an improper fraction, equals 1479/20.
See also: 71 59/20 as a decimal