The mixed number 17 3/5 written as an improper fraction is 88/5
To turn the mixed number 17 3/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 17 × 5 = 85.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 85 + 3 = 88.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 88/5.
This means that 17 3/5, as an improper fraction, equals 88/5.
See also: 17 3/5 as a decimal