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!!
