The mixed number 56 42/20 written as an improper fraction is 1162/20
To turn the mixed number 56 42/20 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 56 × 20 = 1120.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 1120 + 42 = 1162.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 1162/20.
This means that 56 42/20, as an improper fraction, equals 1162/20.
See also: 56 42/20 as a decimal