The mixed number 72 142/5000 written as an improper fraction is 360142/5000
To turn the mixed number 72 142/5000 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 72 × 5000 = 360000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 360000 + 142 = 360142.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 360142/5000.
This means that 72 142/5000, as an improper fraction, equals 360142/5000.
See also: 72 142/5000 as a decimal