The mixed number 178 13/8 written as an improper fraction is 1437/8
To turn the mixed number 178 13/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 178 × 8 = 1424.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1424 + 13 = 1437.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1437/8.
This means that 178 13/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1437/8.
See also: 178 13/8 as a decimal