1 1/2 Times 5 as a Fraction
This problem involves multiplying a mixed number by a whole number. Here's how to solve it:
Step 1: Convert the Mixed Number to a Fraction
- 1 1/2 can be converted to an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number (1) by the denominator (2) and adding the numerator (1): (1 * 2) + 1 = 3.
- The denominator stays the same: 3/2
Step 2: Multiply the Fractions
- Now we have (3/2) * 5.
- Treat the whole number 5 as a fraction: 5/1.
- Multiply the numerators and the denominators: (3 * 5) / (2 * 1) = 15/2.
Step 3: Simplify the Result (Optional)
- The fraction 15/2 is an improper fraction, meaning the numerator is larger than the denominator.
- You can convert it back to a mixed number: 15 divided by 2 is 7 with a remainder of 1.
- This gives us 7 1/2.
Therefore, 1 1/2 times 5 is equal to 15/2 or 7 1/2.