The mixed number 6 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 13/2
To turn the mixed number 6 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 6 × 2 = 12.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 12 + 1 = 13.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 13/2.
This means that 6 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 13/2.
See also: 6 1/2 as a decimal