Question

Change the following improper fraction to mixed fraction:
i. $-\frac{113}{15}$

Answer 1

Given, improper fraction is $-\frac{113}{15}$= -($\frac{113}{15}$)

7 ---- Quotient
Divisor ---- 15) 113
105
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8 ---- Remainder

$Mixedfraction=Quotient\frac{Remainder}{Divisor}$
$=-7\frac{8}{15}$ [We will get negative sign here]

Where, 7 will be integral part and $\frac{8}{15}$ will be proper fraction.

Hence, $-7\frac{8}{15}$ is the required mixed fraction.