The mixed number 142 3/8 written as an improper fraction is 1139/8
To turn the mixed number 142 3/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 142 × 8 = 1136.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1136 + 3 = 1139.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1139/8.
This means that 142 3/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1139/8.
See also: 142 3/8 as a decimal