The mixed number 2 1/4 written as an improper fraction is 9/4
To turn the mixed number 2 1/4 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 2 × 4 = 8.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 8 + 1 = 9.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 9/4.
This means that 2 1/4, as an improper fraction, equals 9/4.
See also: 2 1/4 as a decimal