The mixed number 85 74/500 written as an improper fraction is 42574/500
To turn the mixed number 85 74/500 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 85 × 500 = 42500.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 42500 + 74 = 42574.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 42574/500.
This means that 85 74/500, as an improper fraction, equals 42574/500.
See also: 85 74/500 as a decimal