Write remainders as fractions

~7 min

Write the remainder as a fraction with the divisor as the denominator.

Writing remainders as fractions

How many groups of 4 are in 13?

left over

13 ÷ 4 = 3 R1

When you have a remainder after dividing, you can write it as a fraction by placing the remainder over the divisor.

💡 The divisor always becomes the denominator of your fraction.