The mixed number 42 17/50 written as an improper fraction is 2117/50
To turn the mixed number 42 17/50 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 50 = 2100.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2100 + 17 = 2117.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2117/50.
This means that 42 17/50, as an improper fraction, equals 2117/50.
See also: 42 17/50 as a decimal