To convert the improper fraction 13/2 into a mixed number, we first need to divide the numerator by the denominator. In this case, we divide 13 by 2.
When we divide, 2 goes into 13 a total of 6 times because 2 x 6 = 12. This leaves us with a remainder of 1 since 13 – 12 = 1.
So, we can express this as:
- Whole number part: 6
- Numerator (remainder): 1
- Denominator: 2
Thus, we can write 13/2 as:
6 1/2
So, 13 2 as a mixed number is 6 1/2.