The mixed number 79 1/5 written as an improper fraction is 396/5
To turn the mixed number 79 1/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 79 × 5 = 395.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 395 + 1 = 396.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 396/5.
This means that 79 1/5, as an improper fraction, equals 396/5.
See also: 79 1/5 as a decimal