Find the Exact Value 2+1/2

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

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

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

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

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

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $2$ by $2$ .

$\frac{4 + 1}{2}$

Add $4$ and $1$ .

$\frac{5}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{5}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$2.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$2 \frac{1}{2}$