The mixed number 42 85/32 written as an improper fraction is 1429/32
To turn the mixed number 42 85/32 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 32 = 1344.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1344 + 85 = 1429.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1429/32.
This means that 42 85/32, as an improper fraction, equals 1429/32.
See also: 42 85/32 as a decimal