Question

Which mixed number is equivalent to the improper fraction? 6/4

A. 1. 1/4
B. 1. 2/4
C. 2
D. 1. 4/6

Answer 1

B.1.4/6 because 4 goes into 6 1 and a half time which is equal to 1.2/4

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

A: is incorrect. 1 1/4 =
`(4*1 + 1)/(4) = (5)/(4)` which is not the same as 6/4

C: 8/4 would be 2. 6/4 is not the same thing

D: reduces down to 1 2/3; 1 2/3 = 5/3 which not the same thing as 6/4

The answer is B

6/4 = 1 2/4 which is the same thing as 1 1/2