The mixed number 159 31/8 written as an improper fraction is 1303/8
To turn the mixed number 159 31/8 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 + 31 = 1303.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1303/8.
This means that 159 31/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1303/8.
See also: 159 31/8 as a decimal