The mixed number 18 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 37/2
To turn the mixed number 18 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 18 × 2 = 36.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 36 + 1 = 37.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 37/2.
This means that 18 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 37/2.
See also: 18 1/2 as a decimal