The mixed number 42 157/125 written as an improper fraction is 5407/125
To turn the mixed number 42 157/125 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 125 = 5250.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 5250 + 157 = 5407.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 5407/125.
This means that 42 157/125, as an improper fraction, equals 5407/125.
See also: 42 157/125 as a decimal