Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions

In conversion of improper fractions into mixed fractions, we follow the following steps:

Step I: Obtain the improper fraction.

Step II: Divide the numerator by the denominator and obtain the quotient and remainder.

Step III: Write the mixed fraction as: Quotient\(\frac{Remainder}{Denominator}\).

To convert an improper fraction into a mixed number, divide the numerator of the given improper fraction by its denominator. The quotient will represent the whole number and the remainder so obtained will be the numerator of the fractional part. The denominator of the fractional part will be the same as that of the improper fraction i.e.,

Convert Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions

Let us convert \(\frac{7}{5}\) into a mixed number.

As you know if a fraction has same number as numerator and denominator, it makes a whole. Here in \(\frac{7}{5}\) we can take out \(\frac{5}{5}\) to make a whole and the remaining fraction we have is \(\frac{2}{5}\). So, \(\frac{7}{5}\) can be written in mixed numbers as 1\(\frac{2}{5}\).

Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions

                          \(\frac{5}{5}\) = 1                        +                           \(\frac{2}{5}\)

                                           \(\frac{7}{5}\) = \(\frac{5}{5}\) + \(\frac{2}{5}\) = 1 + \(\frac{2}{5 }\) = 1\(\frac{2}{5}\)


Actually, \(\frac{7}{5}\) means 7 ÷ 5. When we divide 7 by 5 we get 1 as quotient and 2 as remainder. To convert an improper fraction into a mixed number we place the quotient 1 as the whole number, the remainder 2 as the numerator and the divisor 5 as the denominator of the proper fraction.

Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions

Examples on Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions:

For Example:


1. Express each of the following improper fractions as mixed fractions:

(i) \(\frac{17}{4}\)

We have,

Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions

Therefore, Quotient = 4, Remainder = 1, Denominator = 4.

Hence, \(\frac{17}{4}\) = 4\(\frac{1}{4}\)



(ii) \(\frac{13}{5}\)

We have,

Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions

Therefore, Quotient = 2, Remainder = 3, Denominator = 5.

Hence, \(\frac{13}{5}\) = 2\(\frac{3}{5}\)



(iii) \(\frac{28}{5}\)

We have,

Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions

Therefore, Quotient = 5, Remainder = 3, Denominator = 5

Hence, \(\frac{28}{5}\) = 5\(\frac{3}{5}\).



(iv) \(\frac{28}{9}\)

We have,

Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions

Therefore, Quotient = 3, Remainder = 1, Denominator = 9

Hence, \(\frac{28}{9}\) = 3\(\frac{1}{9}\).



(v) \(\frac{226}{15}\)

We have,

Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions


Therefore, Quotient = 15, Remainder = 1, Denominator = 15

Hence, \(\frac{226}{15}\) = 15\(\frac{1}{15}\).


2. Convert each of the following improper fractions into mixed numbers.

(i) \(\frac{15}{7}\)

(ii) \(\frac{24}{9}\)


Solution:

(i)

Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions


(ii) 

Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions



Conversion of an Improper Fraction Into a Mixed Fraction:

3. Let us convert \(\frac{22}{5}\) into an mixed fraction.

Divide the numerator 22 by the denominator 5.

Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions

The quotient 4 gives the whole number. The remainder 2 is the numerator of the fractions.

The denominator of the fraction remains the same. So, \(\frac{22}{5}\) = 4\(\frac{2}{5}\)


4. Convert \(\frac{41}{3}\) into mixed fraction.

Divide the numerator 41 by the denominator 3.

Improper to Mixed Fractions

The quotient 13 gives the whole number. The remainder 2 is the numerator of the fractions.

The denominator of the fraction remains the same.

So, \(\frac{41}{3}\) = 13\(\frac{2}{3}\)


Worksheet on Conversion of Improper Fractions into Mixed Fractions:

1. Convert the following into Improper Fractions:

(i) \(\frac{11}{9}\)

(ii) \(\frac{24}{5}\)

(iii) \(\frac{26}{8}\)

(iv) \(\frac{59}{9}\)

(v) \(\frac{64}{7}\)


Answer:

1. (i) 1\(\frac{2}{9}\)

(ii) 4\(\frac{4}{5}\)

(iii) 3\(\frac{2}{8}\)

(iv) 6\(\frac{5}{9}\)

(v) 9\(\frac{1}{7}\)

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