Question 19 of 43intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Can all fractions greater than 1 be written as such mixed numbers?

Correct Answer

Answer: Yes, all fractions greater than 1 can be written as mixed numbers.

When the numerator is greater than the denominator, dividing the numerator by the denominator gives a whole number part and a fractional part less than 1.

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 6) | Q: 2 | (Chapter: Page 12)
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Explanation

The chapter explains that any improper fraction (where numerator > denominator) can be converted to a mixed number by dividing the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number part, and the remainder over the denominator becomes the fractional part.

Solution Steps

  1. Divide the numerator by the denominator.

  2. The quotient becomes the whole number part.

  3. The remainder over the denominator becomes the fractional part.

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