Question

Change the following mixed number to an improper fraction.

6 1/2

A) 11/2
B) 13/2
C) 12/2
D) 14/2

Answer 1

To convert the mixed number 6 1/2 to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator (6*2=12), add the numerator of the fractional part (12+1=13), and write the sum over the original denominator to get 13/2.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert the mixed number 6 1/2 to an improper fraction, we use the following steps:

1. Multiply the whole number part (6) by the denominator of the fractional part (2).
2. Add the result to the numerator of the fractional part (1).
3. Write this sum as the numerator and keep the original denominator (2) to get the improper fraction.

Therefore, step 1: 6 * 2 = 12, step 2: 12 + 1 = 13, and finally we have our improper fraction: 13/2. The correct answer to the question, "Change the following mixed number to an improper fraction. 6 1/2" is B) 13/2.