Question

How do you write 4 1/2 as an improper fraction?

Answer 1

`9/2`

Explanation:

`4 1/2` `" "`as an improper fraction.

we need to change the `""4""` to halves, then add it onto teh `1/2"`that is already there.

`4 1/2=(4xx2)/(2)+1/2=8/2+1/2=9/2`

or more quickly;

`4 1/2=(4xx2+1)/2=9/2`