To convert the improper fraction \(\frac{15}{4}\) into a mixed number, follow these steps:
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Divide the numerator (15) by the denominator (4).
\(15 \div 4 = 3\) with a remainder of \(3\).
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The quotient (3) is the whole number part of the mixed number.
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The remainder (3) becomes the numerator of the fractional part, and the denominator remains the same (4).
Putting this together, the mixed number is:
\[ 3 \frac{3}{4} \]
So, \(\frac{15}{4}\) as a mixed number is \(3 \frac{3}{4}\).