What is 2 1/2as a improper fraction? Prealgebra Fractions Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying 1 Answer Alan P. Nov 21, 2016 #2 1/2 = 5/2# Explanation: #2 1/2# means #2 + 1/2# #color(white)("XXXXX")=4/2 +1/2# #color(white)("XXXXX")=(4+1)/2# #color(white)("XXXXX")=5/2# Answer link Related questions What is 0.098 divided by 7? How do you find the fraction notation and simplify 16.6%? How do you convert #0.bar(45)# (meaning the #45# is being repeated) to a fraction? How do you convert 0.40 (40 repeating) to a fraction? How do you convert 8/15 to a decimal? How do you express #3/4, 7/16,# and #5/8# with the #LCD#? How do you simplify fractions? What is the simplified form of #30/42#? How do you subtract and simplify #9-5 1/3#? How do you add and simplify #5/7 + 3/4#? See all questions in Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying Impact of this question 1636 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License