The mixed number 5 7/8 written as an improper fraction is 47/8
To turn the mixed number 5 7/8 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 + 7 = 47.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 47/8.
This means that 5 7/8, as an improper fraction, equals 47/8.
See also: 5 7/8 as a decimal