It is asking you to convert the improper fraction 
to a mixed number.
Let's practise
Convert to a mixed number.
- Read the question and then read it again. What is it asking you to do?
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- Focus on the denominator. This will tell you how many parts you need for each whole.
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The denominator is 3, so each whole is equivalent to 
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How many lots of each whole are there in and what fraction is left over?
We can also work this out using 11 ÷ 3, or by finding how many threes there are in 11.
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= + + + 
or, 11 ÷ 3 = 3 r2
- How many wholes have you made and what fraction is left over?
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There are three wholes and left over.
- What is your answer? Check your working.
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3
You can check by converting your mixed number back into an improper fraction.