EXAMPLE
Change^156 to a mixed number.SOLUTION
Divide 15 by 6, as shown:
2
6 Þ 15
12
3
Write the answer as 2^36 and reduce^36 to^12. Hence, the answer is 2^12.Math Note: Any fraction where the numerator is equal to the
denominator is always equal to one. For example,^77 ¼ 1 ;^1212 ¼1, etc.Improper fractions are sometimes equal to whole numbers. This happens
when the remainder is zero.EXAMPLE
Change^246 to a mixed or whole number.SOLUTION
l. Divide 24 by 6:
4
6 Þ 24
24
0- Write the answer as 4.
PRACTICE
Change each to a mixed number in lowest terms:1.
6
5
2.
11
3
3.
16
13
44 CHAPTER 3 Fractions: Part 1