Question

What should Ms. Ciprian do to convert 59/6 into a mixed fraction?

A. Multiply 6 by 59
B. Divide 59 by 6
C. Add 6 to 59
D. Subtract 6 from 59

Answer 1

To convert 59/6 into a mixed fraction, Ms. Ciprian should divide 59 by 6, resulting in 9 with a remainder of 5, making the mixed fraction 9 5/6.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert the improper fraction 59/6 into a mixed fraction, Ms. Ciprian should divide 59 by 6. This is because a mixed fraction consists of a whole number and a proper fraction (a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator). When 59 is divided by 6, the quotient is the whole number part, and the remainder gives the numerator for the proper fraction part.

To demonstrate:

1. Divide 59 by 6. The quotient is 9 and the remainder is 5.
2. Write down the quotient as the whole number part of the mixed fraction.
3. Place the remainder over the original denominator, 6, to form the proper fraction part.
4. The final mixed fraction is 9 5/6.