To change an improper fraction to a mixed number :
Think:
How many ones?
How many parts left?
Draw a picture.
9/4
à
or
9/4
=
4/4
+
4/4
+
1/4
à
2
1
/
4
or
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
1
+
1
+
1/4
à
2
1
/
4
wholes
Extra fourths
2
1
/
4
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