What is 17/8 as a Mixed Number?

We can see 17/8 is an improper fraction. This can be represented as a mixed number that will have a whole number as well as a fractional part.

Answer: 17/8 in a mixed fraction is 2 1/8.

Let us convert the improper fraction to a mixed number.

Explanation:

Converting an improper fraction to a mixed number involves dividing the numerator by the denominator.

And we keep the quotient part as separate

The quotient of 17 divided by 8 is 2

While the remainder of 17 divided by 8 is 1

The mixed number is written as Quotient (Remainder/Divisor) i.e., 2 1/8

Thus, 17/8 in a mixed fraction is 2 1/8.