The mixed number 242 72/50 written as an improper fraction is 12172/50
To turn the mixed number 242 72/50 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 242 × 50 = 12100.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 12100 + 72 = 12172.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 12172/50.
This means that 242 72/50, as an improper fraction, equals 12172/50.
See also: 242 72/50 as a decimal