The mixed number 17 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 35/2
To turn the mixed number 17 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 17 × 2 = 34.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 34 + 1 = 35.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 35/2.
This means that 17 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 35/2.
See also: 17 1/2 as a decimal