To convert the improper fraction 9/2 into a mixed number, follow these steps:
- Divide the numerator by the denominator: 9 ÷ 2 = 4 with a remainder of 1.
- Write down the whole number: The quotient (4) is the whole number part of the mixed number.
- Write down the remainder as the new numerator: The remainder (1) becomes the numerator of the fractional part.
- Keep the same denominator: The denominator remains 2.
So, 9/2 as a mixed number is 4 1/2.
This means that 9 divided by 2 equals 4 whole parts and 1 half part.