The mixed number 97 17/8 written as an improper fraction is 793/8
To turn the mixed number 97 17/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 97 × 8 = 776.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 776 + 17 = 793.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 793/8.
This means that 97 17/8, as an improper fraction, equals 793/8.
See also: 97 17/8 as a decimal