The mixed number 142 173/500 written as an improper fraction is 71173/500
To turn the mixed number 142 173/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 142 × 500 = 71000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 71000 + 173 = 71173.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 71173/500.
This means that 142 173/500, as an improper fraction, equals 71173/500.
See also: 142 173/500 as a decimal