l Simplify 3&1/2 and 3/8

Enter fraction(s) below:



                 

Convert the mixed number

You entered the mixed number 3&1/2 for Fraction 1.
We need to convert this to an improper fraction.

The formula for this is:

Fraction  =  Denominator x Whole Number + Numerator
  Denominator

Evaluate using

The denominator = 2

The whole number = 3

The numerator = 1

Evaluate:

Fraction  =  (2 x 3) + 1
  2

Fraction  =  6 + 1
  2

Fraction  =  7
  2

Convert the mixed number

You entered the mixed number 3&1/2 for Fraction 1.
We need to convert this to an improper fraction.

The formula for this is:

Fraction  =  Denominator x Whole Number + Numerator
  Denominator

Evaluate using 3&1/2

The denominator = 2

The whole number = 3

The numerator = 1

Evaluate:

Fraction  =  (2 x 3) + 1
  2

Fraction  =  6 + 1
  2

Fraction  =  7
  2


Final Answer