The mixed number 17 87/500 written as an improper fraction is 8587/500
To turn the mixed number 17 87/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 17 × 500 = 8500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 8500 + 87 = 8587.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 8587/500.
This means that 17 87/500, as an improper fraction, equals 8587/500.
See also: 17 87/500 as a decimal