The mixed number 242 9/8 written as an improper fraction is 1945/8
To turn the mixed number 242 9/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 242 × 8 = 1936.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1936 + 9 = 1945.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1945/8.
This means that 242 9/8, as an improper fraction, equals 1945/8.
See also: 242 9/8 as a decimal