Mixed Numbers

Look at the fraction 143 .

In this case, the numerator is greater than the denominator.

This fraction can also be expressed as a mixed number. It combines a whole number with a fraction.

This fraction can be thought of as 14 ÷ 3 .

To convert it to a mixed number:

 

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Therefore, the fraction 143 can also be represented using the mixed 4 23 .