The mixed number 3 42/10 written as an improper fraction is 72/10
To turn the mixed number 3 42/10 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 3 × 10 = 30.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 30 + 42 = 72.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 72/10.
This means that 3 42/10, as an improper fraction, equals 72/10.
See also: 3 42/10 as a decimal