Write the Fraction in Simplest Form 6 1/2

$6 \frac{1}{2}$

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

$6 + \frac{1}{2}$

Add $6$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ .

To write $6$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$6 \cdot \frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Combine $6$ and $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{6 \cdot 2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{6 \cdot 2 + 1}{2}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $6$ by $2$ .

$\frac{12 + 1}{2}$

Add $12$ and $1$ .

$\frac{13}{2}$