The mixed number 38 17/8 written as an improper fraction is 321/8
To turn the mixed number 38 17/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 38 × 8 = 304.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 304 + 17 = 321.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 321/8.
This means that 38 17/8, as an improper fraction, equals 321/8.
See also: 38 17/8 as a decimal