The mixed number 173 71/16 written as an improper fraction is 2839/16
To turn the mixed number 173 71/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 173 × 16 = 2768.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2768 + 71 = 2839.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2839/16.
This means that 173 71/16, as an improper fraction, equals 2839/16.
See also: 173 71/16 as a decimal