Question

Simplify the expression 492} " alt=" \frac{1}{2} " align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula">

Answer 1

To convert a mixed fraction into an improper fraction:

$a\frac{b}{c} =\frac{(a\cdot c)+b}{c}$

$49 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{(49\cdot 2)+1}{2} = \frac{98 +1}{2} = \boxed{\bf{\frac{99}{2}}}$