Write the Fraction in Simplest Form 14 1/2

$14 \frac{1}{2}$

Step 1

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

$14 + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 2

Add $14$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ .

To write $14$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$14 \cdot \frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Combine $14$ and $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{14 \cdot 2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{14 \cdot 2 + 1}{2}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $14$ by $2$ .

$\frac{28 + 1}{2}$

Add $28$ and $1$ .

$\frac{29}{2}$