The mixed number 87 5/6 written as an improper fraction is 527/6
To turn the mixed number 87 5/6 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 87 × 6 = 522.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 522 + 5 = 527.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 527/6.
This means that 87 5/6, as an improper fraction, equals 527/6.
See also: 87 5/6 as a decimal