The mixed number 87 4/5 written as an improper fraction is 439/5
To turn the mixed number 87 4/5 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 87 × 5 = 435.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 435 + 4 = 439.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 439/5.
This means that 87 4/5, as an improper fraction, equals 439/5.
See also: 87 4/5 as a decimal