To convert the improper fraction 11/2 into a mixed number, we start by dividing the numerator by the denominator.
When we divide 11 by 2, we find:
- 11 รท 2 = 5 with a remainder of 1.
So, 5 is the whole number part of our mixed number.
Next, we take the remainder, which is 1, and place it over the original denominator, 2.
This gives us a fraction of 1/2.
Therefore, the mixed number representation of 11/2 is:
5 1/2
In conclusion, 11/2 as a mixed number is 5 1/2.