Question

Simplest form of 25 1/2

Answer 1

To convert \( 25 \frac{1}{2} \) into its simplest form as an improper fraction, follow these steps:

1. Multiply the whole number (25) by the denominator (2):
\[
25 \times 2 = 50
\]

2. Add the numerator (1) to this result:
\[
50 + 1 = 51
\]

3. The improper fraction is then:
\[
\frac{51}{2}
\]

So, the simplest form of \( 25 \frac{1}{2} \) is \( \frac{51}{2} \).