The mixed number 158 42/32 written as an improper fraction is 5098/32
To turn the mixed number 158 42/32 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 158 × 32 = 5056.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 5056 + 42 = 5098.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 5098/32.
This means that 158 42/32, as an improper fraction, equals 5098/32.
See also: 158 42/32 as a decimal