The mixed number 72 157/500 written as an improper fraction is 36157/500
To turn the mixed number 72 157/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 72 × 500 = 36000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 36000 + 157 = 36157.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 36157/500.
This means that 72 157/500, as an improper fraction, equals 36157/500.
See also: 72 157/500 as a decimal