Question

Express 12/3 as a mixed number

Answer 1

A fraction is a division problem so 12 divided by 3 = 4 so your answer
is 4. Hope I helped. =)

Answer 2

A mixed number has a whole number and a fraction. To convert the improper fraction into a mixed number multiply the denominator by a whole number that is close to 12. 

Now lets solve for the improper fraction 12/3. 12 represents the numerator and 3 represents the denominator.  

3 * 1 = 3     Too small
3 * 2 = 6     Too small
3 * 3 = 9     Too small
3 * 4 = 12   Perfect!! 

Therefore the whole number is 4. 

4 12/3