The mixed number 28 55/8 written as an improper fraction is 279/8
To turn the mixed number 28 55/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 28 × 8 = 224.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 224 + 55 = 279.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 279/8.
This means that 28 55/8, as an improper fraction, equals 279/8.
See also: 28 55/8 as a decimal