How to Change improper fractions to a mixed or whole number?
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To change an improper fraction to a mixed or whole number, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Divide the numerator (the number on top) by the denominator (the number on the bottom).
Step 2: Write down the whole number part of the division answer.
Step 3: Write down the remainder as the new numerator.
Step 4: Keep the original denominator.
Let's denote the improper fraction as a/b, where a is the numerator and b is the denominator.
Here's an example to illustrate the process:
1. Take the improper fraction 7/4.
2. Divide the numerator (7) by the denominator (4). The division is 7 รท 4 = 1 remainder 3.
3. The whole number part of the division answer is 1.
4. The remainder (3) becomes the new numerator.
5. The original denominator (4) is kept the same.
Therefore, the improper fraction 7/4 can be written as the mixed number 1 3/4 or as the whole number 1 if the fraction part is not needed.