Mixed Fraction 9A8Bbf

1. The problem asks to express the number $2 \frac{1}{2}$ as a mixed fraction. 2. A mixed fraction consists of a whole number and a proper fraction combined. 3. The number $2 \frac{1}{2}$ is already in mixed fraction form, where $2$ is the whole number and $\frac{1}{2}$ is the fraction. 4. Therefore, $2 \frac{1}{2}$ as a mixed fraction is simply $2 \frac{1}{2}$. 5. If you want to convert it to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator: $$2 \times 2 + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5$$ 6. So, the improper fraction is $$\frac{5}{2}$$. 7. But since the question asks for a mixed fraction, the answer remains $2 \frac{1}{2}$.