Find the Exact Value 16 3/2

$16 \frac{3}{2}$

Step 1

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

$16 + \frac{3}{2}$

Step 2

Add $16$ and $\frac{3}{2}$ .

To write $16$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$16 \cdot \frac{2}{2} + \frac{3}{2}$

Combine $16$ and $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{16 \cdot 2}{2} + \frac{3}{2}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{16 \cdot 2 + 3}{2}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $16$ by $2$ .

$\frac{32 + 3}{2}$

Add $32$ and $3$ .

$\frac{35}{2}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{35}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$17.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$17 \frac{1}{2}$