Simplifying Mixed Numbers Find the highest common divisor (HCF) of the numerator and denominator of the fraction. Divide the numerator and denominator by HCF. The integer part stays the same. Example 1: Simplify the mixed number 2915.
What is 5 over 2 as a mixed number?
5/2 is an improper fraction equal to 2 1/2.
What is 5/3 in a mixed number?
What you get in this case is 5/3 = 1 with a remainder of 2. The whole number you found (one in this case) comes before the fraction in your answer. To get the fraction, take the remainder and paste it above the denominator (which in this case is 3).