The mixed number 197 42/100 written as an improper fraction is 19742/100
To turn the mixed number 197 42/100 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 197 × 100 = 19700.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 19700 + 42 = 19742.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 19742/100.
This means that 197 42/100, as an improper fraction, equals 19742/100.
See also: 197 42/100 as a decimal