Final answer:
To change 7 1/2 to a top heavy fraction, convert the mixed number to an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number by the denominator and adding the numerator, and then expressing it as a fraction. In this case, the top heavy fraction of 7 1/2 is 15/2.
Step-by-step explanation:
To change 7 1/2 to a top heavy fraction, we need to convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. The formula to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction is: (whole number × denominator) + numerator over the denominator. Applying this formula to 7 1/2, we get (7 × 2) + 1 over 2, which simplifies to 15 over 2. Therefore, 7 1/2 as a top heavy fraction is 15/2.
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