Converting Between Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
1.Arrange the numerator as the dividend and the denominator as the divisor. = = ) ) NUMERATOR DENOMINATOR DIVIDEND DIVSOR Example: Convert 21/4 to a mixed number.
2.Divide the numerator by the denominator. = = = = REMAINDER QUOTIENT Example: Convert 21/4 to a mixed number. ) ) ) )
= = = = = = Write the mixed number using the quotient as the whole number and the remainder over the divisor as the fraction. DIVISOR QUOTIENT REMAINDER Example: Convert 21/4 to a mixed number. ) ) ) )
Answer: Example: Convert 21/4 to a mixed number.