write 325 1/2 and 15 1/2 in number form
325 1/2 can be written in number form as 325.5
15 1/2 can be written in number form as 15.5
To write 325 1/2 and 15 1/2 in number form, we need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
For 325 1/2:
To convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, we multiply the whole number (325) by the denominator (2), then add the numerator (1) to get the new numerator. The denominator remains the same.
325 x 2 = 650
650 + 1 = 651
So, 325 1/2 can be written as the improper fraction 651/2.
For 15 1/2:
Following the same steps, we'll convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
15 x 2 = 30
30 + 1 = 31
So, 15 1/2 can be written as the improper fraction 31/2.
To write 325 1/2 in number form, we add the whole number part (325) to the fraction part (1/2). So, 325 1/2 in number form is 325.5.
To write 15 1/2 in number form, we add the whole number part (15) to the fraction part (1/2). So, 15 1/2 in number form is 15.5.