How to Write as a Mixed Number in Simplest Form?

To write a fraction as a mixed number in simplest form, follow these steps:

1. Divide the Numerator by the Denominator: Take the top number (numerator) of the fraction and divide it by the bottom number (denominator). This division will give you a whole number and a remainder.
2. Write the Whole Number: The whole number you got from the division is the whole part of your mixed number.
3. Form the Fraction: The remainder from your division becomes the new numerator, while the denominator remains the same. This means that your fraction now looks like this – remainder/denominator.
4. Combine: Now combine the whole number with the new fraction to form your mixed number.
5. Simplify if Necessary: If the new fraction can be simplified, do that to ensure your mixed number is in its simplest form.

For example, to convert the fraction 7/4 to a mixed number:

1. Divide 7 by 4, which gives you 1 with a remainder of 3.
2. This means the whole number is 1.
3. The new fraction is 3/4 (the remainder over the original denominator).
4. Putting it together, you write it as 1 3/4.

And that’s how you write a fraction as a mixed number in simplest form!