The mixed number 142 31/20 written as an improper fraction is 2871/20
To turn the mixed number 142 31/20 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 142 × 20 = 2840.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2840 + 31 = 2871.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2871/20.
This means that 142 31/20, as an improper fraction, equals 2871/20.
See also: 142 31/20 as a decimal