Improper Fraction to Mixed Number

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number — Conversion & Practice

Concept

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers.

Rules

To change an improper fraction into a mixed number:
1. Divide the numerator by the denominator.
2. Write down the whole number answer.
3. Then write down the remainder as a numerator above the denominator.

Example

Write the improper fraction as a mixed number.
$\fn_phv \frac{17}{3}$

Solution

To change an improper fraction into a mixed number:
1. Divide the numerator by the denominator.
$\fn_phv \frac{17}{3}$
2. Write down the whole number answer.
$\fn_phv 5$
3. Then write down any remainder as a numerator above the denominator.
$\fn_phv \frac{2}{3}$

The answer is $\fn_phv 5+\frac{2}{3}={\color{Red} 5\frac{2}{3}}$

Practice Improper Fraction to Mixed Number

Practice Problem 1

Which mixed number represents $\fn_phv {\color{Teal} \frac{17}{5}}$ ?

Practice Problem 2

Write the improper fraction as a mixed number.

Practice Problem 3

Write the improper fraction as a mixed number.

Practice Problem 4

Simon cuts each ribbon into 8 strips to decorate the baskets. He has 23 strips left. Write the number of ribbons he has as a mixed number and as an improper fraction.