The mixed number 159 21/8 written as an improper fraction is 1293/8
To turn the mixed number 159 21/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 159 × 8 = 1272.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1272 + 21 = 1293.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1293/8.
This means that 159 21/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1293/8.
See also: 159 21/8 as a decimal