Convert to a Decimal 1 1/2

$1 \frac{1}{2}$

Step 1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$1 + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 2

Add $1$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ .

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$\frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{2 + 1}{2}$

Add $2$ and $1$ .

$\frac{3}{2}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{3}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$1.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$1 \frac{1}{2}$