The mixed number 55 57/8 written as an improper fraction is 497/8
To turn the mixed number 55 57/8 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 + 57 = 497.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 497/8.
This means that 55 57/8, as an improper fraction, equals 497/8.
See also: 55 57/8 as a decimal