You can change an improper fraction into a mixed numeral by dividing the
denominator into the numerator as shown below.
17
3
means 3)17
17 ÷ 3 = 5 r 2
or
5
2
3
Do the two examples below:
8
3
17
4
You can change a mixed number into an improper fraction by multiplying the
whole number by the denominator and adding the numerator as shown below.
5
2
=
3
(3x5) + 2
3
=
17
3
Do the two examples below:
3
2 4=
4
1 5=