The mixed number 47 17/8 written as an improper fraction is 393/8
To turn the mixed number 47 17/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 47 × 8 = 376.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 376 + 17 = 393.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 393/8.
This means that 47 17/8, as an improper fraction, equals 393/8.
See also: 47 17/8 as a decimal