-8/3 as a Mixed Number

Answer: In mixed number form, -8/3 is written as -2 2/3

Explanation: When converting an improper fraction to a mixed number, first divide the numerator by the denominator.

Here, -8 ÷ 3 = -2 with a remainder of -2. The quotient becomes the whole number part. The remainder becomes the numerator, and the denominator remains the same.

Here, whole number (quotient) = -2 Numerator (remainder) = 2 Denominator = 3

So, -8/3 = -2 2/3

• Improper fraction: An improper fraction is where the numerator's absolute value is greater than the denominator, for example, -5/4, -8/3.

• Proper fraction: A type of fraction in which the numerator's absolute value is smaller than the denominator, for example, 1/3, 2/5, etc.

• Mixed number: A number made up of a whole number and a proper fraction, such as -2 2/3.

• Quotient: The result obtained by dividing one number by another.

• Remainder: The part of the dividend that is left over after division, which forms the numerator of the fractional part in a mixed number.