The mixed number 197 55/8 written as an improper fraction is 1631/8
To turn the mixed number 197 55/8 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 + 55 = 1631.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1631/8.
This means that 197 55/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1631/8.
See also: 197 55/8 as a decimal