The mixed number 18 21/8 written as an improper fraction is 165/8
To turn the mixed number 18 21/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 18 × 8 = 144.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 144 + 21 = 165.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 165/8.
This means that 18 21/8, as an improper fraction, equals 165/8.
See also: 18 21/8 as a decimal