The mixed number 229 42/2000 written as an improper fraction is 458042/2000
To turn the mixed number 229 42/2000 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 229 × 2000 = 458000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 458000 + 42 = 458042.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 458042/2000.
This means that 229 42/2000, as an improper fraction, equals 458042/2000.
See also: 229 42/2000 as a decimal