5/2 as a Mixed Number

What is 5/2 as a Mixed Number?

5/2 Fraction

= 2 1/2 as a Mixed Number

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Improper to Mixed Number

How to write 5/2 as a Mixed Number? Converting an improper fraction to a mixed number involves separating the fraction into its whole number and fractional parts. An improper fraction is one where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. A mixed number consists of a whole number and a proper fraction.

To conversion any Improper Fraction to Mixed Number use this fromula, which is given below-

  1. FIND THE WHOLE NUMBER - Divide the numerator and denominator, and only take the integer part of the decimal value.
  2. FIND NEW NUMERATOR - Subtract numerator value with the multiplication of denominator and whole number which you will get in step 1.
  3. FIND DENOMINATOR - The denominator value will be the same.
  4. MIXED THOSE NUMBERS - Join all the previous steps, you will get the mixed number. like this, whole number
    new numerator/denominator

For calculation, here's how to convert 5/2 as a Mixed Number using the formula above, step by step instructions are given below

  1. Divide the numerator and denominator, and only take the integer part of the decimal value.
    5/2
    = 2.5 => 2;
  2. Subtract numerator value with the multiplication of denominator and whole number which you will get in step 1.
    5 - (2 × 2) = 1;
  3. The denominator value will be the same.
    Which is 2,
  4. Join all the previous steps, you will get the mixed number. like this
    2
    1/2

Improper Mixed Number
5/2 2 1/2
5/3 1 2/3
5/4 1 1/4

Fraction 5/2 is equal to 2 1/2 as a Mixed Number.
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