Question

Represent $\frac{27}{4}$ as sum of a whole number and a proper fraction.

• A. 6 + (1/4)
• B. 20 + (1/2)
• C. 6 + (3/4)
• D. 5 + (1/4)

Answer 1

The correct option is C

6 + (3/4)

When you divide $27$ by $4$ you get 6 as quotient and 3 as remainder.

So, $\frac{27}{4}$ can be written as $6\frac{3}{4}=6+\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)$

Alternatively,

$\frac{27}{4}=\left(\frac{24+3}{4}\right)=\frac{24}{4}+\frac{3}{4}=6+\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)$