The mixed number 42 7/8 written as an improper fraction is 343/8
To turn the mixed number 42 7/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 8 = 336.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 336 + 7 = 343.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 343/8.
This means that 42 7/8, as an improper fraction, equals 343/8.
See also: 42 7/8 as a decimal