The mixed number 5 242/500 written as an improper fraction is 2742/500
To turn the mixed number 5 242/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 500 = 2500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 2500 + 242 = 2742.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 2742/500.
This means that 5 242/500, as an improper fraction, equals 2742/500.
See also: 5 242/500 as a decimal