The mixed number 161 9/8 written as an improper fraction is 1297/8
To turn the mixed number 161 9/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 161 × 8 = 1288.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1288 + 9 = 1297.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1297/8.
This means that 161 9/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1297/8.
See also: 161 9/8 as a decimal