The mixed number 42 3/16 written as an improper fraction is 675/16
To turn the mixed number 42 3/16 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 + 3 = 675.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 675/16.
This means that 42 3/16, as an improper fraction, equals 675/16.
See also: 42 3/16 as a decimal