The mixed number 3 85/16 written as an improper fraction is 133/16
To turn the mixed number 3 85/16 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 + 85 = 133.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 133/16.
This means that 3 85/16, as an improper fraction, equals 133/16.
See also: 3 85/16 as a decimal