The mixed number 1 21/16 written as an improper fraction is 37/16
To turn the mixed number 1 21/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 1 × 16 = 16.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 16 + 21 = 37.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 37/16.
This means that 1 21/16, as an improper fraction, equals 37/16.
See also: 1 21/16 as a decimal