Standard Mathematics Primary 5 Fractions

Express 17/4 as a mixed number in its simplest form.

A 4 1/4
B 3 5/4
C 4 1/2
D 17 1/4
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Divide the numerator by the denominator: 17 ÷ 4. 17 ÷ 4 = 4 with a remainder of 1. The quotient (4) is the whole number part. The remainder (1) is the new numerator. The denominator (4) remains the same. So, 17/4 = 4 1/4. Key formula: Improper fraction to mixed number: divide numerator by denominator. Answer: 4 1/4

Correct answer: 4 1/4

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