The mixed number 42 1/3 written as an improper fraction is 127/3
To turn the mixed number 42 1/3 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 3 = 126.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 126 + 1 = 127.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 127/3.
This means that 42 1/3, as an improper fraction, equals 127/3.
See also: 42 1/3 as a decimal