QuestionConvert the fraction $-\frac{9}{4}$ into a mixed number.

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. The given fraction is $-\frac{9}{4}$ . . We need to convert this fraction into a mixed number.

STEP 2

A mixed number is a whole number and a proper fraction combined. It can be obtained by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

STEP 3

Divide the numerator (9) by the denominator ().
$-\frac{9}{} = -2\, remainder\,1$

STEP 4

The quotient becomes the whole number part of the mixed number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part. The denominator remains the same.
$-\frac{9}{4} = -2\frac{1}{4}$ So, $-\frac{9}{4}$ as a mixed number is $-2\frac{1}{4}$ .

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