3 whole ones is \(3 \times 2 = 6\) halves ... To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, work out how many whole numbers there are by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

\(2 \frac{1}{2}\) is an example of a mixed number. This is when whole numbers and fractions are written together. Turn \(3 \frac{1}{2}\) into an improper fraction. The fraction in the mixed number ...