The mixed number 87 47/16 written as an improper fraction is 1439/16
To turn the mixed number 87 47/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 87 × 16 = 1392.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1392 + 47 = 1439.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1439/16.
This means that 87 47/16, as an improper fraction, equals 1439/16.
See also: 87 47/16 as a decimal