Jessica L.

asked • 02/21/14

write the following improper fraction as mixed number or whole number 37\6

write the following improper fraction as mixed number or whole number 37\6

Steve S.

Jessica,

Forward slash, /, denotes Normal Division.

Backward slash, \, denotes Integer Division where the remainder is discarded.

E.g., 10/3 = 3 + 1/3; BUT 10\3 = 3.

[see http://mathworld.wolfram.com/IntegerDivision.html]

The point is, Math is a language with grammar and syntax that is a large part of its value. You should learn how to write it correctly so you are not misunderstood.
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