The mixed number 143 42/8 written as an improper fraction is 1186/8
To turn the mixed number 143 42/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 143 × 8 = 1144.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1144 + 42 = 1186.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1186/8.
This means that 143 42/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1186/8.
See also: 143 42/8 as a decimal