Question

Change the following improper fraction to a mixed number. -47/7

Answer 1

-6 5/7

Multiply the denominator by the number that doesn't exceed -47. Here, it would be -6.

7 x (-6) = -42

Then, subtract the difference to get the mixed number.

-42-5 = -47

The numbers used are found in the improper fraction: -6 5/7

Answer 2

`-6(5)/(7)`

Explanation:

Given the following question:


`-(47)/(7)`

To convert an improper fraction into a mixed number we simply have to divide the numerator by the denominator.


`-(47)/(7)`

`-(47)/(7)=47/7=-6(5)/(7)`

`=-6(5)/(7)`

Let 6 represent how many times 7 does into 47
Let 5 represent the remainder
Let 7 represent the denominator which remains the same.

Hope this helps.