The mixed number 42 538/1000 written as an improper fraction is 42538/1000
To turn the mixed number 42 538/1000 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 1000 = 42000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 42000 + 538 = 42538.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 42538/1000.
This means that 42 538/1000, as an improper fraction, equals 42538/1000.
See also: 42 538/1000 as a decimal