The mixed number 72 5/16 written as an improper fraction is 1157/16
To turn the mixed number 72 5/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 72 × 16 = 1152.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1152 + 5 = 1157.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1157/16.
This means that 72 5/16, as an improper fraction, equals 1157/16.
See also: 72 5/16 as a decimal