The mixed number 131 42/16 written as an improper fraction is 2138/16
To turn the mixed number 131 42/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 131 × 16 = 2096.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2096 + 42 = 2138.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2138/16.
This means that 131 42/16, as an improper fraction, equals 2138/16.
See also: 131 42/16 as a decimal