Question

mixed fractions:
(ii)
21
17​

Answer 1

Step 1 - Find Whole Number

Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 21 by 17 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

21 / 17 = 1.2353 = 1

Step 2 - Find New Numerator

Multiply the answer from Step 1 by the denominator and deduct that from the original numerator.

21 - (17 x 1) = 4

Step 3 - Get Solution

Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get the answer. 21/17 as a mixed number is:

1

   4  

   17  

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Terminology & Explanation

21 above the division line is called the numerator and 17 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 21 and 17 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

21/17 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

A mixed number is an integer (whole number) and a proper fraction.