The mixed number 7 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 15/2
To turn the mixed number 7 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 7 × 2 = 14.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 14 + 1 = 15.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 15/2.
This means that 7 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 15/2.
See also: 7 1/2 as a decimal