write each fraction as a whole number or mixed number.
24/8
18/5
21/6
Divide 5 into 18 = 3 3/5
Do the same for the other problems.
To write each fraction as a whole number or mixed number, we divide the numerator by the denominator and express the result as a whole number and a remainder (if any).
1) 24/8:
In this case, 24 divided by 8 gives a quotient of 3 and no remainder. Therefore, 24/8 can be written as the whole number 3.
2) 18/5:
When we divide 18 by 5, we get a quotient of 3 with a remainder of 3. So, 18/5 can be expressed as the mixed number 3 3/5.
3) 21/6:
Dividing 21 by 6 gives us a quotient of 3 with a remainder of 3. Hence, 21/6 can be written as the mixed number 3 3/6, which simplifies to 3 1/2.
So, the fractions written as whole numbers or mixed numbers are:
24/8 = 3
18/5 = 3 3/5
21/6 = 3 1/2
To convert each fraction to a whole number or mixed number, you need to divide the numerator by the denominator and express the result in the desired format. Here's how to do it for each fraction:
1. 24/8:
Divide 24 by 8:
24 ÷ 8 = 3
Since the division is exact, the fraction can be expressed as a whole number:
24/8 = 3
2. 18/5:
Divide 18 by 5:
18 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 3
Express the remainder as a fraction:
3/5
Combine the whole number and the fraction:
18/5 = 3 3/5
3. 21/6:
Divide 21 by 6:
21 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 3
Express the remainder as a fraction:
3/6
Since the numerator and denominator of the fraction can both be divided by 3, simplify it:
3/6 = 1/2
Combine the whole number and the fraction:
21/6 = 3 1/2