The mixed number 89 1/2 written as an improper fraction is 179/2
To turn the mixed number 89 1/2 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 89 × 2 = 178.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 178 + 1 = 179.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 179/2.
This means that 89 1/2, as an improper fraction, equals 179/2.
See also: 89 1/2 as a decimal