What is 3/4 as a mixed number?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking us to convert the improper fraction 3/4 into a mixed number. However, since 3/4 is already a proper fraction, it does not have a whole number part and remains as it is.

Answer

$ \frac{3}{4} $
Answer for screen readers

The improper fraction $ \frac{3}{4} $ is already in its simplest form and does not convert into a mixed number.

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the fraction type Since the fraction is given as $ \frac{3}{4} $, we determine that this is a proper fraction because the numerator (3) is less than the denominator (4).

  2. Conclusion about mixed number Since $ \frac{3}{4} $ is a proper fraction, it does not have a whole number part. Therefore, it cannot be expressed as a mixed number.

  3. Final statement The fraction remains as it is, $ \frac{3}{4} $, since there is no whole number to separate.

The improper fraction $ \frac{3}{4} $ is already in its simplest form and does not convert into a mixed number.

More Information

A mixed number consists of a whole number and a proper fraction. Since $ \frac{3}{4} $ has no whole number part, it can only be expressed as it currently is.

Tips

  • Mistaking proper for improper fractions: Some may confuse proper fractions with mixed numbers. Remember that mixed numbers require a whole number attached to a proper fraction.

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