The mixed number 3 42/16 written as an improper fraction is 90/16
To turn the mixed number 3 42/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 3 × 16 = 48.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 48 + 42 = 90.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 90/16.
This means that 3 42/16, as an improper fraction, equals 90/16.
See also: 3 42/16 as a decimal