How do you convert 29 5 into a mixed number?

To convert the improper fraction 29/5 into a mixed number, follow these steps:

  1. **Divide the numerator by the denominator**: In this case, divide 29 by 5. When you perform this division, you get:
  2. 29 ÷ 5 = 5 with a remainder of 4.

  3. **Write the whole number**: The quotient (5) is the whole number part of the mixed number.
  4. **Use the remainder as the new numerator**: The remainder (4) becomes the numerator of the fractional part of the mixed number.
  5. **Keep the same denominator**: The denominator remains 5.

Putting it all together, you get:

Mixed Number:
5 4/5

So, 29 5 can be expressed as the mixed number 5 4/5.

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