The mixed number 17 15/16 written as an improper fraction is 287/16
To turn the mixed number 17 15/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 17 × 16 = 272.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 272 + 15 = 287.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 287/16.
This means that 17 15/16, as an improper fraction, equals 287/16.
See also: 17 15/16 as a decimal