The mixed number 279 42/100 written as an improper fraction is 27942/100
To turn the mixed number 279 42/100 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 279 × 100 = 27900.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 27900 + 42 = 27942.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 27942/100.
This means that 279 42/100, as an improper fraction, equals 27942/100.
See also: 279 42/100 as a decimal