To convert the improper fraction \( \frac{128}{15} \) to a mixed number, follow these steps:
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Divide the numerator (128) by the denominator (15).
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Calculate how many whole times 15 fits into 128.
\( 128 \div 15 = 8 \) remainder \( 8 \)
So, 15 fits into 128 a total of 8 times, and the remainder is 8.
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The whole number part is 8, and the remainder is 8.
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Write the mixed number as:
\[ 8 \frac{8}{15} \]
Thus, \( \frac{128}{15} \) as a mixed number is \( 8 \frac{8}{15} \).