The mixed number 42 3/4 written as an improper fraction is 171/4
To turn the mixed number 42 3/4 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 4 = 168.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 168 + 3 = 171.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 171/4.
This means that 42 3/4, as an improper fraction, equals 171/4.
See also: 42 3/4 as a decimal