The mixed number 173 4/5 written as an improper fraction is 869/5
To turn the mixed number 173 4/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 173 × 5 = 865.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 865 + 4 = 869.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 869/5.
This means that 173 4/5, as an improper fraction, equals 869/5.
See also: 173 4/5 as a decimal