The mixed number 172 38/50 written as an improper fraction is 8638/50
To turn the mixed number 172 38/50 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 172 × 50 = 8600.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 8600 + 38 = 8638.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 8638/50.
This means that 172 38/50, as an improper fraction, equals 8638/50.
See also: 172 38/50 as a decimal