The mixed number 42 187/500 written as an improper fraction is 21187/500
To turn the mixed number 42 187/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 500 = 21000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 21000 + 187 = 21187.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 21187/500.
This means that 42 187/500, as an improper fraction, equals 21187/500.
See also: 42 187/500 as a decimal