Write the Fraction in Simplest Form 13 1/2

$13 \frac{1}{2}$

Step 1

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

$13 + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 2

Add $13$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ .

To write $13$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$13 \cdot \frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Combine $13$ and $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{13 \cdot 2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{13 \cdot 2 + 1}{2}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $13$ by $2$ .

$\frac{26 + 1}{2}$

Add $26$ and $1$ .

$\frac{27}{2}$