Quantitative Methods - Unit 1 > Fractions
 
 

Converting Improper Fractions Into Mixed Numbers
 

Worked example

Change 13/4  into a mixed number.

Think of 13/4 cakes.

= 3 ¼

The rule is:

  • Divide the numerator by the denominator to give the new whole number.
  • The remainder becomes the new numerator.