The mixed number 142 21/40 written as an improper fraction is 5701/40
To turn the mixed number 142 21/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 142 × 40 = 5680.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 5680 + 21 = 5701.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 5701/40.
This means that 142 21/40, as an improper fraction, equals 5701/40.
See also: 142 21/40 as a decimal