How do you change a fraction into a mixed number?

Answer 1

For an improper fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator, you have to remove the largest whole number represented in the numerator.

1) To find this whole number, divide the numerator by the denominator and it will give you the whole number part of your answer.

2) The remainder is your numerator for the fraction part of your number.

3) write the whole number from step 1, and the fraction left over in step 2, and reduce the fraction if asked to.

Example: 15/4

1) Divide 15 by 4 = 3 with a remainder of 3

2) Your answer is 3 and 3/4

3) Multiply to check

3 x 4/4 = 12/4 + 3/4 = 15/4

Example : 17/3

1) Divide 17 by 3 = 5 with a remainder of 2

2) Your answer is 5 and 2/3

3) Multiply to check

5 x 3/3 = 15/3 + 2/3 = 17/3