The mixed number 42 27/16 written as an improper fraction is 699/16
To turn the mixed number 42 27/16 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 16 = 672.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 672 + 27 = 699.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 699/16.
This means that 42 27/16, as an improper fraction, equals 699/16.
See also: 42 27/16 as a decimal