The mixed number 56 43/8 written as an improper fraction is 491/8
To turn the mixed number 56 43/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 56 × 8 = 448.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 448 + 43 = 491.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 491/8.
This means that 56 43/8, as an improper fraction, equals 491/8.
See also: 56 43/8 as a decimal