The mixed number 5 88/8 written as an improper fraction is 128/8
To turn the mixed number 5 88/8 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 + 88 = 128.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 128/8.
This means that 5 88/8, as an improper fraction, equals 128/8.
See also: 5 88/8 as a decimal