The mixed number 2 42/500 written as an improper fraction is 1042/500
To turn the mixed number 2 42/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 2 × 500 = 1000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1000 + 42 = 1042.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1042/500.
This means that 2 42/500, as an improper fraction, equals 1042/500.
See also: 2 42/500 as a decimal