The mixed number 158 7/8 written as an improper fraction is 1271/8
To turn the mixed number 158 7/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 158 × 8 = 1264.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1264 + 7 = 1271.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1271/8.
This means that 158 7/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1271/8.
See also: 158 7/8 as a decimal