The mixed number 29 47/8 written as an improper fraction is 279/8
To turn the mixed number 29 47/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 29 × 8 = 232.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 232 + 47 = 279.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 279/8.
This means that 29 47/8, as an improper fraction, equals 279/8.
See also: 29 47/8 as a decimal