The mixed number 157 15/8 written as an improper fraction is 1271/8
To turn the mixed number 157 15/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 157 × 8 = 1256.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1256 + 15 = 1271.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1271/8.
This means that 157 15/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1271/8.
See also: 157 15/8 as a decimal