Converting Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as $$2\frac{3}{4}$$ .

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

$$5\frac{1}{4}$$ .

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the denominator.

$$\frac{12}{5}$$ .

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

The numerator is the top number of a fraction, indicating how many parts are being considered.

$$2\frac{5}{6}$$ .

$$\frac{53}{11}$$ .