The mixed number 157 42/1000 written as an improper fraction is 157042/1000
To turn the mixed number 157 42/1000 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 157 × 1000 = 157000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 157000 + 42 = 157042.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 157042/1000.
This means that 157 42/1000, as an improper fraction, equals 157042/1000.
See also: 157 42/1000 as a decimal