The mixed number 3 87/8 written as an improper fraction is 111/8
To turn the mixed number 3 87/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 3 × 8 = 24.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 24 + 87 = 111.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 111/8.
This means that 3 87/8, as an improper fraction, equals 111/8.
See also: 3 87/8 as a decimal