Question
Convert $1 \frac{1}{2}$ into an improper fraction.
Answer Attempt 2 out of

Step 1 ：An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number).

Step 2 ：To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, we multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part and add the numerator of the fractional part. This becomes the new numerator and the denominator remains the same.

Step 3 ：Given the mixed number \(1 \frac{1}{2}\), the whole number is 1, the numerator is 1, and the denominator is 2.

Step 4 ：Calculate the new numerator: \(1 \times 2 + 1 = 3\).

Step 5 ：So, the improper fraction equivalent of \(1 \frac{1}{2}\) is \(\frac{3}{2}\).

Step 6 ：Final Answer: \(\boxed{\frac{3}{2}}\)