Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
Write as a mixed number: 175
- Divide the top by the bottom: 17 ÷ 5 = 3 R 2.
- That is 3 wholes, and 2 fifths left over.
Answer: 3 25
Example 2
Write as a mixed number: 234
- 23 ÷ 4 = 5 R 3.
- 5 wholes, and 3 fourths left over.
Answer: 5 34
Where this is taught: Quiz 8: Fractions, “The fourth fate, at last”
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Type each answer as a mixed number, with a space, like 2 1/4. Then press Check my answers at the bottom.Write each answer on the line, in simplest form. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.