The mixed number 197 15/8 written as an improper fraction is 1591/8
To turn the mixed number 197 15/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 197 × 8 = 1576.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1576 + 15 = 1591.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1591/8.
This means that 197 15/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1591/8.
See also: 197 15/8 as a decimal