The mixed number 15 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 31/2
To turn the mixed number 15 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 15 × 2 = 30.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 30 + 1 = 31.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 31/2.
This means that 15 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 31/2.
See also: 15 1/2 as a decimal