The mixed number 5 43/8 written as an improper fraction is 83/8
To turn the mixed number 5 43/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 8 = 40.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 40 + 43 = 83.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 83/8.
This means that 5 43/8, as an improper fraction, equals 83/8.
See also: 5 43/8 as a decimal