To convert the improper fraction 17/6 into a mixed number, we need to divide the numerator (17) by the denominator (6).
When we perform the division, 17 divided by 6 gives us 2 with a remainder of 5. This means that we can express 17/6 as:
2 (the whole number part) and 5/6 (the fractional part).
Thus, the mixed number form of 17/6 is 2 5/6.