How to Convert Improper Fractions to Mixed Forms
In Introduction to Functions, we have learned about proper and improper fractions. A fraction whose numerator (the number above the fraction bar) is less than its denominator (the number below the fraction bar) is called a proper fraction. Therefore, ,
and
are proper fractions.
On the other hand, a fraction whose numerator is greater than its denominator is called an improper fraction. Therefore the fractions ,
and
are improper fractions.
In the Civil Service Examinations, some fractions need to be converted from one form to another. For example, in answering a number series test, you might need to convert an improper fraction to mixed form in order to compare it to other fractions in mixed form. In this post, we learn this method: how to convert an improper fraction to mixed form.
In converting improper fractions to mixed form you will just have to divide the fraction, find its quotient and its remainder. Remember that the fraction also means 34 divided by 5. Continue Reading