The mixed number 74 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 149/2
To turn the mixed number 74 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 74 × 2 = 148.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 148 + 1 = 149.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 149/2.
This means that 74 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 149/2.
See also: 74 1/2 as a decimal