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EXAMPLE: Let's say we're going to change the improper fraction 75/5 into a whole or mixed number.
1st: You need to divide 5 into 75. (which gives you the answer, 15.) And that is your answer.
If it is a fraction like: 47/6 You're answer would be: 7 and 1/4. (approximately, 7 and 1/4.)
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How do you divide a mixed number by a whole number?
You change the mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply its denominator by the whole number. Then, if required, convert back to a mixed fraction.
How to subtract a mixed number from a whole number?
You convert the mixed numeral into an improper fraction. Now subtract the improper fraction from the whole number by putting the whole number over 1.
Do all fractions convert to a mixed number?
No. A mixed number is one where there is a whole number and a fraction. If the whole number is 0 there is no whole number and all that remains is the fraction. All improper (top heavy) fractions can be converted to a mixed number.
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number how do you rewrite the whole number?
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number you would rewrite it as a mixed number or convert the whole number to that number over one!
How do you convert improper fractions into mixed number fractions and vice versa?
To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the denominator by the whole number, add that total to the numerator and put the whole thing over the original denominator. To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the denominator into the numerator. The answer is the whole number. Put any remainder over the original denominator to create the fraction part.
