To convert 1.5 to a mixed number and an improper fraction, follow these steps:
Mixed Number:
- The whole number part is 1.
- The decimal part 0.5 can be converted to a fraction. Since 0.5 is equal to \( \frac{1}{2} \), we can write: \[ 1.5 = 1 \frac{1}{2} \]
Improper Fraction:
- To convert the mixed number \( 1 \frac{1}{2} \) to an improper fraction:
- Multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator (2): \( 1 \times 2 = 2 \).
- Add the numerator (1): \( 2 + 1 = 3 \).
- This gives us the improper fraction \( \frac{3}{2} \).
Thus, in simplest form:
- Mixed number: \( 1 \frac{1}{2} \)
- Improper fraction: \( \frac{3}{2} \)
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