The mixed number 55 71/8 written as an improper fraction is 511/8
To turn the mixed number 55 71/8 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 + 71 = 511.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 511/8.
This means that 55 71/8, as an improper fraction, equals 511/8.
See also: 55 71/8 as a decimal