Here's a fast way for changing an improper
fraction into a mixed number.
Let's start with the improper fraction seven-thirds.
To find out how many whole units seven-thirds
makes, divide by the number of parts in each
whole unit.
How many whole units does seven-thirds make?
Two.
And how many parts are left over?
One.
Remember to write the left-over parts as a
fraction
Let's look at a few more problems before you
try some on your own.
We start with the improper fraction five-fourths.
Divide by the number of parts in each whole
unit.
How many whole units does five-fourths make?
One.
And how many parts are left over?
One.
Remember to write the left-over parts as a
fraction.
This is the final problem before trying a
few on your own.
We start with the improper fraction seventeen-sixths.
Divide by the number of parts in each whole
unit.
How many whole units does seventeen-sixths
make?
Two.
And how many parts are left over?
Five.
