The mixed number 79 15/16 written as an improper fraction is 1279/16
To turn the mixed number 79 15/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 79 × 16 = 1264.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1264 + 15 = 1279.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1279/16.
This means that 79 15/16, as an improper fraction, equals 1279/16.
See also: 79 15/16 as a decimal