The mixed number 36 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 73/2
To turn the mixed number 36 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 36 × 2 = 72.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 72 + 1 = 73.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 73/2.
This means that 36 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 73/2.
See also: 36 1/2 as a decimal