The mixed number 15 17/8 written as an improper fraction is 137/8
To turn the mixed number 15 17/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 15 × 8 = 120.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 120 + 17 = 137.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 137/8.
This means that 15 17/8, as an improper fraction, equals 137/8.
See also: 15 17/8 as a decimal