The mixed number 6 23/8 written as an improper fraction is 71/8
To turn the mixed number 6 23/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 6 × 8 = 48.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 48 + 23 = 71.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 71/8.
This means that 6 23/8, as an improper fraction, equals 71/8.
See also: 6 23/8 as a decimal