Write the Fraction in Simplest Form 2 1/2

$2 \frac{1}{2}$

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

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

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

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 $1$ .

$\frac{5}{2}$