Convert to an Improper Fraction 5 3/2

$5 \frac{3}{2}$

Step 1

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

$5 + \frac{3}{2}$

Step 2

Add $5$ and $\frac{3}{2}$ .

To write $5$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$5 \cdot \frac{2}{2} + \frac{3}{2}$

Combine $5$ and $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{5 \cdot 2}{2} + \frac{3}{2}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{5 \cdot 2 + 3}{2}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $5$ by $2$ .

$\frac{10 + 3}{2}$

Add $10$ and $3$ .

$\frac{13}{2}$