The mixed number 1 2/4 written as an improper fraction is 6/4
To turn the mixed number 1 2/4 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 1 × 4 = 4.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 4 + 2 = 6.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 6/4.
This means that 1 2/4, as an improper fraction, equals 6/4.
See also: 1 2/4 as a decimal