The mixed number 72 242/2000 written as an improper fraction is 144242/2000
To turn the mixed number 72 242/2000 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 72 × 2000 = 144000.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 144000 + 242 = 144242.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 144242/2000.
This means that 72 242/2000, as an improper fraction, equals 144242/2000.
See also: 72 242/2000 as a decimal