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Example

Title: Improper Fractions Into Mixed Fractions

Grade: 4-a Lesson: S1-L2

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Examples:

Convert \$17/4\$ into mixed fraction.

Step 1a

The given fraction is \$17/4\$.

$1a$

Explanation: The given fraction is \$17/4\$, which is an improper fraction.

Now we have to convert this improper fraction into a mixed fraction.

Step 1b

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

$1b$

Explanation: To convert an improper fraction into a mixed fraction, we have to divide numerator by the denominator.

Here numerator is \$17\$ and denominator is \$4\$.

If \$17\$ is divided by \$4\$, we get quotient as \$4\$ and remainder as \$1\$.

Step 1c

Write the improper fraction as a mixed fraction.

$1c$

Explanation: While in the conversion of an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, the numerator must divide by the denominator.

After the division,

The quotient obtained becomes the whole number,
The remainder obtained becomes the new numerator and
The denominator remains the same.

If we together the whole parts (quotient) and the remaining fraction (remainder), we get a mixed fraction \$4 1/4\$.