The mixed number 158 42/10 written as an improper fraction is 1622/10
To turn the mixed number 158 42/10 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 158 × 10 = 1580.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1580 + 42 = 1622.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1622/10.
This means that 158 42/10, as an improper fraction, equals 1622/10.
See also: 158 42/10 as a decimal