The mixed number 161 42/8 written as an improper fraction is 1330/8
To turn the mixed number 161 42/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 161 × 8 = 1288.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1288 + 42 = 1330.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1330/8.
This means that 161 42/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1330/8.
See also: 161 42/8 as a decimal