The mixed number 117 43/8 written as an improper fraction is 979/8
To turn the mixed number 117 43/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 117 × 8 = 936.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 936 + 43 = 979.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 979/8.
This means that 117 43/8, as an improper fraction, equals 979/8.
See also: 117 43/8 as a decimal