c. MIXED NUMBER--A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and
a proper fraction.
Examples:
1 1/2, 6 1/4, 12 1/2.
1-6. CHANGING AN IMPROPER FRACTION TO A MIXED NUMBER
a.
To change an improper fraction to a mixed number:
(1)
Divide the denominator into the numerator.
(2)
Reduce the remaining fraction to its lowest terms, if possible.
b.
For example:
Improper
Fraction Mixed Number
3/2 = 3 2 =
(1)
1 1/2
5/4 = 5 4 =
(2)
1 1/4
9/6 = 9 6 =
(3)
1 3/6 = 1 1/2*
* The fraction 3/6 was reduced to its lowest terms 1/2.
c.
Change the following improper fractions to mixed numbers:
(1)
7/5
=
________
________ = ________
(2)
14/3 =
________
________ = ________
(3)
22/4 =
________
________ = ________
(4)
8/7
=
________
________ = ________
Answers: (1) 1 2/5,
(2) 4 2/3,
(3) 5 1/2,
(4) 1 1/7
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