The mixed number 285 9/8 written as an improper fraction is 2289/8
To turn the mixed number 285 9/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 285 × 8 = 2280.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2280 + 9 = 2289.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2289/8.
This means that 285 9/8, as an improper fraction, equals 2289/8.
See also: 285 9/8 as a decimal