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Problem

Convert improper fraction to mixed fraction \$9/2\$.

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Step

In this case, the improper fraction is

\$ 9/2\$

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Step

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator.

\$ 9 \div 2= 4\$

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Step

The whole number quotient is 4, so that is the whole part of the mixed fraction.

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Step

The remainder, which is 1, becomes the new numerator.

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Step

Keep the original denominator (2) for the fractional part.

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Solution

So, the mixed fraction representation of \$9/2\$ is \$4 1/2\$.

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Sumup

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Choices

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Choice-A

This is incorrect. The whole number 6 suggests that the improper fraction is larger than \$(12)/2\$ (which is 6), but \$9/2\$ is less than that

Wrong \$6 3/2\$

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Choice-B

This is also incorrect. The whole number part 2 implies an improper fraction of \$5/2\$, which is less than \$9/2\$

Wrong \$2 1/2\$

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Choice-C

This is also incorrect. The whole number part 3 implies an improper fraction of \$7/2\$, which is less than \$9/2\$

Wrong \$3 1/2\$

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Choice-D

This is the correct conversion of \$9/2\$ into a mixed fraction

Correct \$4 1/2\$

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Step

Option

D

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Sumup

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