The mixed number 238 42/500 written as an improper fraction is 119042/500
To turn the mixed number 238 42/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 238 × 500 = 119000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 119000 + 42 = 119042.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 119042/500.
This means that 238 42/500, as an improper fraction, equals 119042/500.
See also: 238 42/500 as a decimal