The mixed number 42 97/10 written as an improper fraction is 517/10
To turn the mixed number 42 97/10 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 42 × 10 = 420.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 420 + 97 = 517.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 517/10.
This means that 42 97/10, as an improper fraction, equals 517/10.
See also: 42 97/10 as a decimal