What is 42 1/2 as an Improper Fraction?
Here we will show you how to convert the mixed number 42 1/2 to an improper fraction.
In other words, we will convert 42 1/2, which contains both a whole number and a fraction, to just an improper fraction.
Step 1 - Setup
First, we set up the mixed number 42 1/2 with different colors, so it is easy to follow along:
| 42 |
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Step 2 - Multiply
Next, we multiply the whole number by the denominator.
42 x 2 = 84
Step 3 - Add Numerator
Then, we add the numerator to the answer we got in Step 2.
84 + 1 = 85
Step 4 - Solution
Finally, to get the solution, we keep the original denominator and make the numerator the answer from Step 3. Thus, 42 1/2 as an improper fraction is:
| 85 | |||
| 2 |
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
42 1/2 as an improper fraction is not the only problem we can do. Go here to convert another mixed number to an improper fraction.
What is 42 1/3 as an Improper Fraction?
Here is the next mixed number on our list that we converted to an improper fraction.