The mixed number 3 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 7/2
To turn the mixed number 3 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 3 × 2 = 6.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 6 + 1 = 7.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 7/2.
This means that 3 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 7/2.
See also: 3 1/2 as a decimal