Match each improper fraction with its equivalent mixed number or whole number.
-$\frac { 124 } { 58 }$
A) 7
B) 13
C) 3 $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$
D) 2 $\frac { 4 } { 29 }$

Question

Match each improper fraction with its equivalent mixed number or whole number.
-$\frac { 124 } { 58 }$ 
A) 7
B) 13
C) 3 $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$ 
D) 2 $\frac { 4 } { 29 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To convert the improper fraction to a mixed number, we need to divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number and the remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction part.

$$\frac { 124 } { 58 } = 2\frac { 8 } { 58 }$$

We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

$$= 2\frac { 4 } { 29 }$$

Therefore, the best choice is D, since it is the equivalent mixed number in simplest form.

Match Each Improper Fraction with Its Equivalent Mixed Number or Whole