Fraction Remainder Practice Problems - Mixed Numbers & Division

Master finding remainders in fractions with step-by-step practice problems. Learn to identify remainders in mixed numbers and improper fractions through guided examples.

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  • Identify remainders in mixed numbers like 4 2/5 instantly
  • Convert improper fractions to find whole numbers and remainders
  • Determine when fractions have no remainder through division
  • Solve real-world problems involving fraction division and remainders
  • Practice with fractions where numerator equals denominator
  • Apply remainder concepts to fractions less than 1

Understanding Fractions as Divisors

Complete explanation with examples

Remainder of a fraction

In a mixed number of a whole number and a fraction -
the fraction is the remainder.

In a fraction greater than 11 where the numerator is greater than the denominator -
The remainder consists of a denominator and numerator, which is the part left after finding how many whole numbers are in the fraction.

Detailed explanation

Practice Fractions as Divisors

Test your knowledge with 36 quizzes

What fraction results from dividing 2 by 5?

Examples with solutions for Fractions as Divisors

Step-by-step solutions included
Exercise #1

Without calculating, determine whether the quotient in the division exercise is less than 1 or not:

5:6= 5:6=

Step-by-Step Solution

Note that the numerator is smaller than the denominator:

5 < 6

As a result, we can write it thusly:

\frac{5}{6} < 1

Therefore, the quotient in the division exercise is indeed less than 1.

Answer:

Less than 1

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Exercise #2

Without calculating, determine whether the quotient in the division exercise is less than 1:

7:11 7:11

Step-by-Step Solution

Note that the numerator is smaller than the denominator:

7 < 11

As a result, we can write it thusly:

\frac{7}{11}<1

Therefore, the quotient in the division exercise is indeed less than 1.

Answer:

Less than 1

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Exercise #3

Without calculating, determine whether the quotient in the following division is less than 1:

11:8 11:8

Step-by-Step Solution

Note that the numerator is smaller than the denominator:

11 > 8

As a result, it can be written like this:

\frac{11}{8} > 1

Therefore, the quotient in the division problem is not less than 1.

Answer:

More than 1

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Exercise #4

Without calculating, determine whether the quotient in the division exercise is smaller than 1 or not:

2:1 2:1

Step-by-Step Solution

We know that every number divided by 1 equals the number itself.

We also know that 2 is greater than 1.

This means that we can convert the expression into a fraction as follows:

2/1

We can see that the numerator is greater than the denominator, meaning that the number must be greater than 1.

Answer:

It is larger than 1.

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Exercise #5

Without calculating, determine whether the quotient in the division exercise is less than 1 or not:

1:2= 1:2=

Step-by-Step Solution

Note that the numerator is smaller than the denominator:

1 < 2

As a result, we can claim that:

\frac{1}{2}<1

Therefore, the fraction in the division problem is indeed less than 1.

Answer:

Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the remainder of a fraction in math?

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The remainder of a fraction is the fractional part left over after finding how many whole numbers fit into an improper fraction. In mixed numbers like 3 1/4, the remainder is 1/4. In improper fractions like 9/2, you divide to find 4 whole numbers with remainder 1/2.

How do you find the remainder when dividing fractions?

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To find the remainder in an improper fraction: 1) Divide the numerator by the denominator to get whole numbers, 2) Multiply the whole number by the denominator, 3) Subtract this from the original numerator, 4) Write the result over the original denominator. For example, 14/3 = 4 remainder 2/3.

Do all fractions with larger numerators have remainders?

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No, not all fractions where the numerator is larger than the denominator have remainders. If the denominator divides evenly into the numerator, there's no remainder. For example, 8/4 = 2 with no remainder, while 9/4 = 2 remainder 1/4.

What is the remainder of a proper fraction like 3/5?

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For proper fractions (where numerator < denominator), the entire fraction is the remainder since the whole number part is 0. So for 3/5, the remainder is 3/5 because there are zero whole numbers.

How do you convert improper fractions to mixed numbers?

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Steps to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers: • Divide numerator by denominator for whole number • Find remainder using: numerator - (whole number × denominator) • Write as: whole number + remainder/original denominator • Example: 7/3 = 2 1/3

When does a fraction equal exactly 1 with no remainder?

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A fraction equals 1 with no remainder when the numerator equals the denominator. Examples include 2/2 = 1, 5/5 = 1, and 10/10 = 1. These fractions represent one complete whole with nothing left over.

Why is understanding fraction remainders important?

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Understanding fraction remainders helps with real-world division problems, converting between fraction forms, and building foundation skills for algebra. It's essential for sharing items equally, measuring ingredients, and solving word problems involving division.

What's the fastest way to identify remainders in mixed numbers?

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In mixed numbers, the remainder is immediately visible as the fractional part. For 4 2/5, the remainder is 2/5. For 1 3/8, the remainder is 3/8. No calculation needed - just identify the fraction portion after the whole number.

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