The mixed number 2 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 5/2
To turn the mixed number 2 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 2 × 2 = 4.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 4 + 1 = 5.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 5/2.
This means that 2 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 5/2.
See also: 2 1/2 as a decimal