The mixed number 8 17/8 written as an improper fraction is 81/8
To turn the mixed number 8 17/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 8 × 8 = 64.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 64 + 17 = 81.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 81/8.
This means that 8 17/8, as an improper fraction, equals 81/8.
See also: 8 17/8 as a decimal