The mixed number 173 8/8 written as an improper fraction is 1392/8
To turn the mixed number 173 8/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 173 × 8 = 1384.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1384 + 8 = 1392.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1392/8.
This means that 173 8/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1392/8.
See also: 173 8/8 as a decimal