The mixed number 217 1/5 written as an improper fraction is 1086/5
To turn the mixed number 217 1/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 217 × 5 = 1085.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1085 + 1 = 1086.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1086/5.
This means that 217 1/5, as an improper fraction, equals 1086/5.
See also: 217 1/5 as a decimal