The mixed number 42 318/500 written as an improper fraction is 21318/500
To turn the mixed number 42 318/500 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 + 318 = 21318.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 21318/500.
This means that 42 318/500, as an improper fraction, equals 21318/500.
See also: 42 318/500 as a decimal