The mixed number 189 47/8 written as an improper fraction is 1559/8
To turn the mixed number 189 47/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 189 × 8 = 1512.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1512 + 47 = 1559.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1559/8.
This means that 189 47/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1559/8.
See also: 189 47/8 as a decimal