Mixed Numbers and Remainders Practice Problems

Master identifying remainders in mixed numbers with step-by-step practice problems. Learn to convert improper fractions and solve real-world division scenarios.

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  • Identify the fractional remainder in any mixed number quickly and accurately
  • Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers to find remainders easily
  • Solve real-world division problems with mixed number remainders
  • Understand why remainders are always the fractional part of mixed numbers
  • Practice dividing objects equally and finding leftover amounts
  • Apply mixed number concepts to everyday scenarios like sharing food

Understanding Mixed Numbers and Fractions Greater than 1

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Remainders and Mixed Numbers

In a mixed number, the remainder will always be the fraction and not the whole number.

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Practice Mixed Numbers and Fractions Greater than 1

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Write the fraction shown in the drawing:

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Exercise #1

Write the fraction as a mixed number:

107= \frac{10}{7}=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem, we will convert the given improper fraction 107\frac{10}{7} to a mixed number by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

  • Step 1: Divide the numerator (10) by the denominator (7). This gives a quotient and a remainder.

  • Step 2: Calculating 10÷710 \div 7 gives a quotient of 1 because 7 goes into 10 once.

  • Step 3: Multiply the quotient by the divisor (1×7=7 1 \times 7 = 7 ).

  • Step 4: Subtract the product obtained in step 3 from the original numerator to find the remainder: 10−7=310 - 7 = 3.

  • Step 5: Compose the mixed number using the quotient as the whole number and the remainder over the divisor as the fraction part: 37\frac{3}{7}.

Thus, the mixed number representation of 107\frac{10}{7} is 137\mathbf{1\frac{3}{7}}.

Answer:

137 1\frac{3}{7}

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Exercise #2

Write the fraction as a mixed number:

128= \frac{12}{8}=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we need to convert the improper fraction 128 \frac{12}{8} into a mixed number.

Here's how we'll do it:

  • The first step is to divide the numerator by the denominator: 12÷8 12 \div 8 .
  • This division gives us a quotient of 1 and a remainder of 4.
  • The quotient, 1, becomes the whole number part of our mixed number.
  • The remainder is used as the new numerator over the original denominator to form the fractional part: 48\frac{4}{8}.
  • The mixed number is thus 148 1\frac{4}{8} .
  • Finally, since 48\frac{4}{8} can be simplified, we reduce it to 12\frac{1}{2}.

Thus, the mixed number representation is correctly simplified as 112 1\frac{1}{2} .

However, when selecting from the given choices, the correct choice based on the options provided is 148 1\frac{4}{8} (Choice 4), which matches the unsimplified form.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 148 1\frac{4}{8} .

Answer:

148 1\frac{4}{8}

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Exercise #3

Write the fraction as a mixed number:

139= \frac{13}{9}=

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert the improper fraction 139\frac{13}{9} into a mixed number, we follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Perform the division of the numerator by the denominator. Divide 13 by 9.
  • Step 2: Determine the whole number part by using the quotient of the division.
  • Step 3: Find the remainder to establish the fractional part.
  • Step 4: Write the mixed number using the whole number from Step 2 and the fractional part formed by the remainder and original denominator.

Let's carry out these steps in detail:

Divide 13 by 9:

13÷9=1 13 \div 9 = 1 with a remainder of 4 4 .

This division tells us that 9 fits into 13 a total of 1 time, with a remainder of 4.

The whole number part of our mixed number is therefore 1, and the remainder 4 forms the numerator of our fractional part over the original denominator, which is 9.

So, the fractional part is 49\frac{4}{9}.

Therefore, the improper fraction 139\frac{13}{9} as a mixed number is 149\mathbf{1\frac{4}{9}}.

Answer:

149 1\frac{4}{9}

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Exercise #4

Write the fraction as a mixed number:

1610= \frac{16}{10}=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem of converting the fraction 1610 \frac{16}{10} to a mixed number, we proceed with the following steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the numerator (16) and the denominator (10).
  • Step 2: Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number part.
    Dividing 16 by 10 gives us a quotient of 1 (whole number) and a remainder of 6.
  • Step 3: Express the result as a mixed number.
    The whole number part is 1, and the remainder is the numerator of the fractional part over the original denominator. This is 610\frac{6}{10}.
  • Step 4: Write the final mixed number as: 1610 1\frac{6}{10} .

Therefore, the mixed number form of the fraction 1610 \frac{16}{10} is 1610 1\frac{6}{10} .

Answer:

1610 1\frac{6}{10}

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Exercise #5

Write the fraction as a mixed number:

1711= \frac{17}{11}=

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert the improper fraction 1711 \frac{17}{11} to a mixed number, we proceed as follows:

  • Step 1: Perform the division 17÷11 17 \div 11 . We find: - The quotient (whole number) is 1 since 11 goes into 17 once.
    - The remainder is 6 because 17−(11×1)=6 17 - (11 \times 1) = 6 .

  • Step 2: Express the remainder as a fraction over the original denominator. Hence, the fractional part is 611 \frac{6}{11} .

  • Step 3: Combine the quotient and the remainder fraction to form the mixed number: 1611 1\frac{6}{11} .

Therefore, the mixed number equivalent of the fraction 1711 \frac{17}{11} is 1611 1\frac{6}{11} .

Answer:

1611 1\frac{6}{11}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the remainder in a mixed number?

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The remainder in a mixed number is always the fractional part. For example, in 5 2/3, the remainder is 2/3 because it represents the part left over after division that doesn't divide evenly.

How do you find the remainder when converting improper fractions to mixed numbers?

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To find the remainder: 1) Divide the numerator by the denominator, 2) The quotient becomes the whole number, 3) The remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator. For 5/2: 5÷2 = 2 remainder 1, so 5/2 = 2 1/2.

Why is the remainder always the fractional part in mixed numbers?

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The remainder represents the part that doesn't divide evenly during division. When you have leftover items that need to be split equally among people, that leftover portion becomes the fractional part of the mixed number.

What happens when there is no remainder in division?

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When there's no remainder, you get a whole number with no fractional part. This occurs when the numerator divides evenly by the denominator, like 6÷3 = 2 with no remainder.

How do you solve word problems involving mixed number remainders?

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Steps to solve: 1) Set up the division problem, 2) Perform the division to get a mixed number, 3) The whole number shows how many complete units each person gets, 4) The fractional remainder shows what's left to be shared or returned.

Can you have a mixed number without a remainder?

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No, by definition a mixed number must have both a whole number part and a fractional part. If there's no remainder, you simply have a whole number, not a mixed number.

What's the difference between improper fractions and mixed numbers with remainders?

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They represent the same value but in different forms. Improper fractions have numerators larger than denominators (like 7/3), while mixed numbers show the same value with the remainder clearly separated (like 2 1/3).

How do mixed number remainders help in real-life situations?

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Mixed number remainders help when sharing items equally, like dividing 7 cookies among 3 children (2 1/3 each), or determining how much material is left over after a project. They show both the whole portions and the fractional leftover.

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