The mixed number 8 5/7 written as an improper fraction is 61/7
To turn the mixed number 8 5/7 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 8 × 7 = 56.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 56 + 5 = 61.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 61/7.
This means that 8 5/7, as an improper fraction, equals 61/7.
See also: 8 5/7 as a decimal