What is an easier way to change fractions into mixed numbers?
lets say you want to change 21/9 into a mixed number. 1st find out how many times the denominator (the bottom number of the fraction) will go into the numerator (the top number of the fraction) without going over, which is 2 times (18). So how much do you have left over? 21-18= 3
so it is 2 and 3/9! Glad to help! :)
Thanks
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To change fractions into mixed numbers, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).
Step 2: Write down the whole number part of the result obtained in step 1.
Step 3: Write down the remainder obtained in step 1 as the numerator of the fraction.
Step 4: Write down the original denominator as the denominator of the fraction.
Let's work through an example to make it clearer:
Example: Convert the fraction 7/2 into a mixed number.
Step 1: Divide the numerator (7) by the denominator (2). 7 ÷ 2 = 3 with a remainder of 1.
Step 2: Write down the whole number part of the result obtained in step 1, which is 3.
Step 3: Write down the remainder obtained in step 1 as the numerator of the fraction, which is 1.
Step 4: Write down the original denominator, which is 2.
Putting it all together, the mixed number equivalent of 7/2 is 3 1/2.