The mixed number 147 17/8 written as an improper fraction is 1193/8
To turn the mixed number 147 17/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 147 × 8 = 1176.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1176 + 17 = 1193.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1193/8.
This means that 147 17/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1193/8.
See also: 147 17/8 as a decimal