The mixed number 157 23/8 written as an improper fraction is 1279/8
To turn the mixed number 157 23/8 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 + 23 = 1279.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1279/8.
This means that 157 23/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1279/8.
See also: 157 23/8 as a decimal