The mixed number 172 4/8 written as an improper fraction is 1380/8
To turn the mixed number 172 4/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 172 × 8 = 1376.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1376 + 4 = 1380.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1380/8.
This means that 172 4/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1380/8.
See also: 172 4/8 as a decimal