How to convert improper fraction to mixed number?

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An improper fraction must be converted to a mixed number by dividing the dividend by the divisor. After division, the obtained quotient is converted to whole numbers, the leftover becomes the new numerator, the denominator is left unchanged, and the result is a mixed number.
Fractions are categorized as follows:
Proper Fraction – Numerator < Denominator
Improper Fraction – Numerator > Denominator
Mixed Fraction – Whole number + Proper fraction
A fraction with the divisor always lower than the dividend is called an improper fraction or polynomial fraction. Like

\frac{9}{2}

is an improper fraction.A mixed fraction, also known as a mixed integers, is made up of a whole number and a correct fraction, like

4 \frac{1}{7}

is a mixed number, where

4

is the whole number and

\frac{1}{7}

is a proper fraction.Divide the numerator by the divisor, calculate the remnant and quotient, and then multiply the result to convert a mixed number from an incorrect fraction. The finished mixed fraction's positive integers now make up the quotient, the dividend now represents the remainder, and the divisor remains the same.

How to convert improper fraction to mixed number?

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