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mixed Fractions

1 1
A mixed fraction is a fraction in which there is a combination 4
1
of a whole number and a proper fraction. 1 is an example 1
of a mixed fraction. 4 1 4

This fraction comprises a whole number 1 and a proper Whole part

1 1 1 fractional
fraction . 4
4 part
1 3 2 Mixed Fraction
2 , 3 , 4 , etc. are some examples of mixed fractions.
4 7 9
Also, observe that

1 1
1 whole and 1 quarter = 5 quarters. = 4 4

1 5 1 1 1 1
That is, 1 = 1 4 4 4
4 4 4

1 1 5
4 4
This means, a mixed fraction is another form of an improper fraction, and vice versa.

Quick Check
Shade all the boxes that contain improper fractions.

12 7 13 23 3 14 19
13 18 14 27 7 3 33
2 17 18 3 15 17 21
3 8 17 17 16 10 19

11 10 3 23 42 12 9
12 7 4 72 33 13 33

conversion of improper Fractions into mixed Fractions

An improper fraction can be converted into a mixed fraction.

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

The quotient is the whole number of the mixed fraction. The remainder placed over

the denominator (unchanged) gives the fractional part.

Remainder
Improper fraction = Quotient = Mixed fraction
Divisor

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