Evaluate 1/2(3)+1

$\frac{1}{2} (3) + 1$

Combine $\frac{1}{2}$ and $3$ .

$\frac{3}{2} + 1$

Simplify the expression.

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

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

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Add $3$ and $2$ .

$\frac{5}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{5}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$2.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$2 \frac{1}{2}$