The mixed number 179 42/16 written as an improper fraction is 2906/16
To turn the mixed number 179 42/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 179 × 16 = 2864.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2864 + 42 = 2906.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2906/16.
This means that 179 42/16, as an improper fraction, equals 2906/16.
See also: 179 42/16 as a decimal