The mixed number 48 5/8 written as an improper fraction is 389/8
To turn the mixed number 48 5/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 48 × 8 = 384.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 384 + 5 = 389.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 389/8.
This means that 48 5/8, as an improper fraction, equals 389/8.
See also: 48 5/8 as a decimal