The mixed number 173 8/10 written as an improper fraction is 1738/10
To turn the mixed number 173 8/10 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 173 × 10 = 1730.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1730 + 8 = 1738.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1738/10.
This means that 173 8/10, as an improper fraction, equals 1738/10.
See also: 173 8/10 as a decimal