The mixed number 27 7/8 written as an improper fraction is 223/8
To turn the mixed number 27 7/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 27 × 8 = 216.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 216 + 7 = 223.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 223/8.
This means that 27 7/8, as an improper fraction, equals 223/8.
See also: 27 7/8 as a decimal