The mixed number 55 38/8 written as an improper fraction is 478/8
To turn the mixed number 55 38/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 55 × 8 = 440.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 440 + 38 = 478.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 478/8.
This means that 55 38/8, as an improper fraction, equals 478/8.
See also: 55 38/8 as a decimal