The mixed number 178 4/8 written as an improper fraction is 1428/8
To turn the mixed number 178 4/8 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 + 4 = 1428.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1428/8.
This means that 178 4/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1428/8.
See also: 178 4/8 as a decimal