Question

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

• A. $\text{6 +}\frac{3}{4}$
• B. $\text{20 +}\frac{1}{4}$
• C. $\text{6 +}\frac{1}{4}$
• D. $\text{5 +}\frac{1}{4}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$\text{6 +}\frac{3}{4}$

The given expression can be written as

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