The mixed number 71 7/8 written as an improper fraction is 575/8
To turn the mixed number 71 7/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 71 × 8 = 568.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 568 + 7 = 575.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 575/8.
This means that 71 7/8, as an improper fraction, equals 575/8.
See also: 71 7/8 as a decimal