How do you write 17/8 as a mixed number? Prealgebra Fractions Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying 1 Answer Alan P. Nov 21, 2016 17/8 = 2 1/8178=218 Explanation: 17/8 = (2xx8+1)/8178=2×8+18 color(white)("XXX")=(2xxcancel(8))/cancel(8) + 1/8 color(white)("XXX") = 2 + 1/8 color(white)("XXX") = 2 1/8 Answer link Related questions What is 0.098 divided by 7? How do you find the fraction notation and simplify 16.6%? How do you convert 0.bar(45) (meaning the 45 is being repeated) to a fraction? How do you convert 0.40 (40 repeating) to a fraction? How do you convert 8/15 to a decimal? How do you express 3/4, 7/16, and 5/8 with the LCD? How do you simplify fractions? What is the simplified form of 30/42? How do you subtract and simplify 9-5 1/3? How do you add and simplify 5/7 + 3/4? See all questions in Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying Impact of this question 9517 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License