The mixed number 173 1/6 written as an improper fraction is 1039/6
To turn the mixed number 173 1/6 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 173 × 6 = 1038.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1038 + 1 = 1039.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1039/6.
This means that 173 1/6, as an improper fraction, equals 1039/6.
See also: 173 1/6 as a decimal