The mixed number 8 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 17/2
To turn the mixed number 8 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 8 × 2 = 16.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 16 + 1 = 17.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 17/2.
This means that 8 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 17/2.
See also: 8 1/2 as a decimal