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Question from Selah, a student: How do I change an improper fraction to a mixed number? |
Hi Selah,
To change an improper fraction to a mixed number you divide and keep track of the remainder. For example if the improper fraction is 17/3 then since 17 ÷ 3 = 5 with a remainder of 2 you can write
17/3 = 5 2/3
Similarly
13/9 = 1 4/9
I hope this helps,
Penny
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