The mixed number 170 42/10 written as an improper fraction is 1742/10
To turn the mixed number 170 42/10 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 170 × 10 = 1700.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1700 + 42 = 1742.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1742/10.
This means that 170 42/10, as an improper fraction, equals 1742/10.
See also: 170 42/10 as a decimal