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How do you write 4 1/2 as an improper fraction?

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Dec 13, 2016

#9/2#

Explanation:

#4 1/2##" "#as an improper fraction.

we need to change the #""4""# to halves, then add it onto teh #1/2" #that is already there.

#4 1/2=(4xx2)/(2)+1/2=8/2+1/2=9/2#

or more quickly;

#4 1/2=(4xx2+1)/2=9/2#

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