The mixed number 55 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 111/2
To turn the mixed number 55 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 55 × 2 = 110.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 110 + 1 = 111.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 111/2.
This means that 55 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 111/2.
See also: 55 1/2 as a decimal