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Last updated on March 24th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fractions are one of these types. They are always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents both a whole and a fractional part. Mixed numbers, like decimals, express a combination of whole and fractional parts. For example, 1 1/2, and similar to how decimals like 0.375 can be converted to fractions, we will learn how to express the mixed number 4 3/4 as a proper fraction.
The answer for 4 3/4 as a fraction will be 19/4.
Converting a mixed number to an improper fraction involves a simple process. You can follow the steps below to find the answer.
Step 1: A mixed number consists of a whole part and a fractional part. Here, 4 is the whole number, and 3/4 is the fractional part.
Step 2: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator: (4 × 4) + 3 = 16 + 3 = 19
Step 3: Write the result from Step 2 as the new numerator over the original denominator: 19/4
Hence, 4 3/4 can be written as the improper fraction 19/4.