Question

Tamera puts 15/4 gallons of gasoline in her car. Which mixed number represents the gallons of gasoline?

A) 2 3/4 gallons
B) 3 1/4 gallons
C) 3 3/4 gallons
D) 4 1/2 gallons
please answer it's worth a lot of points!

Answer 1

Answer: OPTION C.

Explanation:

`(15)/(4)` is an improper fraction, bacause the numerator is larger than the denominator

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number you must apply the proccedure shown below:

- Divide the numerator by the denominator and keep on mind the remainder:

15÷4 is 3 (This is the integer part) with a remainder of 3.

- The numerator of the fraction of the mixed number will be the remainder obtained: 3.

- The denominator will be the same denominator of the improper fraction: 4

Then, you can write
`(15)/(4)` gallons has following:

`3\ (3)/(4)` gallons