Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, $$\frac{9}{4}$$ is an improper fraction.

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction. For example, $$2\frac{1}{3}$$ is a mixed number.

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction.

$$1\frac{5}{8}$$ .

$$2\frac{1}{3}$$ .

The first step is to divide the numerator by the denominator.

The remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction in the mixed number.

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

The whole number part is 2.

$$4\frac{2}{5}$$ .