The mixed number 179 15/8 written as an improper fraction is 1447/8
To turn the mixed number 179 15/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 179 × 8 = 1432.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1432 + 15 = 1447.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1447/8.
This means that 179 15/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1447/8.
See also: 179 15/8 as a decimal