To convert the improper fraction 7/4 into a mixed number, you need to divide the numerator by the denominator.
First, perform the division: 7 ÷ 4. The result is 1 with a remainder of 3. This tells us that there is 1 whole number and part of another.
Next, the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part, while the denominator remains the same. This means we take the remainder 3 and put it over the original denominator 4.
Putting it all together, the mixed number is 1 3/4. So, 7/4 as a mixed number is 1 3/4.