1.5 as a mixed number and improper fraction

The number 1.5 can be expressed as a mixed number and an improper fraction as follows:

1. Mixed Number: 1.5 can be written as \(1 \frac{1}{2}\) (one and a half).

2. Improper Fraction: To convert 1.5 to an improper fraction, you can first express it in fractions: 1.5 = \( \frac{15}{10} \). This fraction can be simplified to \( \frac{3}{2} \) (three over two).

So, as a mixed number, 1.5 is \( 1 \frac{1}{2} \), and as an improper fraction, it is \( \frac{3}{2} \).