To convert the fraction 3/2 into a mixed number, follow these steps:
- Divide the numerator by the denominator: 3 ÷ 2 = 1 with a remainder of 1.
- Write down the whole number: The whole number part is 1.
- Write down the remainder as the new numerator: The remainder is 1, so the new numerator is 1.
- Keep the same denominator: The denominator remains 2.
So, 3/2 as a mixed number is 1 1/2.
This means that 3/2 is equal to one and a half.