The mixed number 5 87/10 written as an improper fraction is 137/10
To turn the mixed number 5 87/10 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 10 = 50.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 50 + 87 = 137.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 137/10.
This means that 5 87/10, as an improper fraction, equals 137/10.
See also: 5 87/10 as a decimal