The mixed number 42 257/400 written as an improper fraction is 17057/400
To turn the mixed number 42 257/400 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 400 = 16800.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 16800 + 257 = 17057.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 17057/400.
This means that 42 257/400, as an improper fraction, equals 17057/400.
See also: 42 257/400 as a decimal