Change the improper fraction [tex]\frac{23}{5}[/tex] to a mixed number.

A. [tex]4 \frac{3}{3}[/tex]
B. [tex]4 \frac{3}{5}[/tex]
C. [tex]2 \frac{3}{5}[/tex]
D. [tex]4 \frac{5}{5}[/tex]



Answer :

To convert the improper fraction [tex]\(\frac{23}{5}\)[/tex] to a mixed number, follow these steps:

1. Divide the numerator by the denominator to get the whole number part:

[tex]\[ 23 \div 5 = 4 \quad \text{(whole number part)} \][/tex]

2. Find the remainder of this division, which will be the numerator of the fractional part:

[tex]\[ 23 \mod 5 = 3 \quad \text{(numerator of the fractional part)} \][/tex]

3. The denominator remains the same:

[tex]\[ 5 \quad \text{(denominator of the fractional part)} \][/tex]

4. Combine the whole number part and the fractional part to form the mixed number:

[tex]\[ 4 \frac{3}{5} \][/tex]

Therefore, the improper fraction [tex]\(\frac{23}{5}\)[/tex] as a mixed number is [tex]\(4 \frac{3}{5}\)[/tex].

Among the given options, the correct answer is:

[tex]\[ 4 \frac{3}{5} \][/tex]