Question
7 1/2 as an improper fraction
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To convert the mixed number \( 7 \frac{1}{2} \) into an improper fraction, you follow these steps:
1. Multiply the whole number (7) by the denominator of the fractional part (2):
\[
7 \times 2 = 14
\]
2. Add the result to the numerator of the fractional part (1):
\[
14 + 1 = 15
\]
3. Write the result as the numerator over the original denominator:
\[
\frac{15}{2}
\]
Therefore, \( 7 \frac{1}{2} \) as an improper fraction is \( \frac{15}{2} \).
1. Multiply the whole number (7) by the denominator of the fractional part (2):
\[
7 \times 2 = 14
\]
2. Add the result to the numerator of the fractional part (1):
\[
14 + 1 = 15
\]
3. Write the result as the numerator over the original denominator:
\[
\frac{15}{2}
\]
Therefore, \( 7 \frac{1}{2} \) as an improper fraction is \( \frac{15}{2} \).