The mixed number 17 8/8 written as an improper fraction is 144/8
To turn the mixed number 17 8/8 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 + 8 = 144.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 144/8.
This means that 17 8/8, as an improper fraction, equals 144/8.
See also: 17 8/8 as a decimal