Simplify the mixed fraction 41 and 2 1/2.

Answer 1

To simplify the mixed fraction \(41 \frac{2}{2}\), we first need to combine the whole number and the fraction.

1. Convert \(41\) to a fraction: \[ 41 = \frac{41 \times 2}{2} = \frac{82}{2} \]

2. Add the fraction \(\frac{2}{2}\) to \(\frac{82}{2}\): \[ \frac{82}{2} + \frac{2}{2} = \frac{84}{2} \]

3. Now, simplify \(\frac{84}{2}\): \[ \frac{84}{2} = 42 \]

Thus, the mixed fraction \(41 \frac{2}{2}\) simplifies to \(42\).