The mixed number 5 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 11/2
To turn the mixed number 5 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 2 = 10.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 10 + 1 = 11.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 11/2.
This means that 5 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 11/2.
See also: 5 1/2 as a decimal