The mixed number 19 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 39/2
To turn the mixed number 19 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 19 × 2 = 38.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 38 + 1 = 39.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 39/2.
This means that 19 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 39/2.
See also: 19 1/2 as a decimal