Convert 7/4 to Mixed Number

Convert the improper fraction 7/4 to a mixed number with step-by-step explanation.

Answer: 7/4 = 1\frac{3}{4}
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1 Identify the Improper Fraction

We have the improper fraction: 7/4

This is improper because the numerator (7) ≥ the denominator (4).

We can convert this to a mixed number by dividing.

\frac{7}{4} = ?
Step 2 Divide to Find the Whole Number

Divide the numerator by the denominator:

7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3

The quotient (1) is the whole number part

The remainder (3) is the new numerator

7 \div 4 = 1 \text{ R } 3
Step 3 Write the Result

Combining our results:

7/4 = 1 3/4
\frac{7}{4} = 1\frac{3}{4}