Question

Write each of the mixed numbers below as a fraction greater than one, and write each of the fractions greater

than one as a mixed number. Include a diagram to explain each answer Homework Help

a. 4 1/3
b. 15/4
d. 15/8
c. 3 1/2

Answer 1

a. 13/3

b. 3 3/4

d. 1 7/8

c. 7/2

Explanation:

a. 4 1/3 given

4*3=12 multiply the whole numbers with the denominator

12+1 =13 add the numerator to the product

13/3 put sum over denominator

b. 15/4 given

15/4=3 with a remainder of 3 divide numerator by denominator

3 3/4 rewrite as mixed number

d. 15/8 given

15/8=1 with a remainder of 7 divide numerator by denominator

1 7/8 rewrite as mixed number

c. 3 1/2 given

3*2=6 multiply whole number by denominator

6+1=7 add numerator to product

7/2 put sum over denominator