The mixed number 17 4/5 written as an improper fraction is 89/5
To turn the mixed number 17 4/5 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 + 4 = 89.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 89/5.
This means that 17 4/5, as an improper fraction, equals 89/5.
See also: 17 4/5 as a decimal