The mixed number 144 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 289/2
To turn the mixed number 144 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 144 × 2 = 288.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 288 + 1 = 289.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 289/2.
This means that 144 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 289/2.
See also: 144 1/2 as a decimal