The mixed number 1 1/8 written as an improper fraction is 9/8
To turn the mixed number 1 1/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 1 × 8 = 8.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 8 + 1 = 9.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 9/8.
This means that 1 1/8, as an improper fraction, equals 9/8.
See also: 1 1/8 as a decimal