The mixed number 142 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 285/2
To turn the mixed number 142 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 142 × 2 = 284.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 284 + 1 = 285.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 285/2.
This means that 142 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 285/2.
See also: 142 1/2 as a decimal