The mixed number 17 23/8 written as an improper fraction is 159/8
To turn the mixed number 17 23/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 17 × 8 = 136.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 136 + 23 = 159.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 159/8.
This means that 17 23/8, as an improper fraction, equals 159/8.
See also: 17 23/8 as a decimal