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To express an Improper fraction as a Mixed Fraction
An improper fraction can be expressed as a mixed fraction, by following the steps given below.

7 7
Let us consider
5 5

Step 1: Divide the numerator by the denominator. 1 Quotient
5 7
Step 2: Write the quotient as the whole number, part of the mixed –5

number. 2 Remainder
Step 3: The remainder is written as the numerator of the mixed fraction.
Step 4: The divisor is written as the denominator of the mixed number.

Remainder 2
Mixed fraction = Quotient 1
Divisor 5
7 2
Hence, = 1 1 2/5
5 5

To express a Mixed fraction as an Improper fraction

A mixed fraction can be expressed as an improper fraction. To express a mixed fraction as an

improper fraction, we follow the steps given below.
2
Let us consider a mixed fraction 1 .
5

Step 1: Multiply the whole number part and the denominator of the mixed fraction.
1 × 5 = 5

Step 2: Add the numerator to the product.
5 + 2 = 7

Step 3: Write the sum as the numerator and retain the denominator of the mixed fraction.

2
Hence, 1 = 7
5 5

Like and Unlike Fractions
Fractions having equal denominators are like fractions.

1 3 5 7 3 1 2
For example, ,,, and ,, are like fractions.
8 8 8 8 5 5 5
Fractions having unequal denominators are unlike fractions.

1
For example, 3 5 9 and are unlike fractions.
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5 7 11 8