The mixed number 42 57/40 written as an improper fraction is 1737/40
To turn the mixed number 42 57/40 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 40 = 1680.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1680 + 57 = 1737.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1737/40.
This means that 42 57/40, as an improper fraction, equals 1737/40.
See also: 42 57/40 as a decimal