To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator.
1. Divide 3 by 2.
2. 3 ÷ 2 = 1 with a remainder of 1.
3. The quotient (1) becomes the whole number part.
4. The remainder (1) becomes the new numerator.
5. The denominator (2) stays the same.
So, 3/2 = 1 1/2.
Full Answer
An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (the bottom number). A mixed number is a whole number and a proper fraction combined.
To convert 3/2 to a mixed number, we see how many whole times 2 fits into 3.
2 goes into 3 one time (1 × 2 = 2).
There is a remainder of 3 - 2 = 1.
This remainder is placed over the original denominator.
So, we have 1 whole and a remainder of 1/2.
The mixed number is 1 1/2.
Common mistakes
✗ Writing 1.5 is the decimal equivalent, not a mixed number.\n✗ Writing 1 remainder 1 is not the correct format for a mixed number.
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