The mixed number 16 15/8 written as an improper fraction is 143/8
To turn the mixed number 16 15/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 16 × 8 = 128.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 128 + 15 = 143.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 143/8.
This means that 16 15/8, as an improper fraction, equals 143/8.
See also: 16 15/8 as a decimal