The cookies each child gets = 4.
The cookies were leftover = 4
How to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers?
In order to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, we must divide the numerator by the denominator. After the division, the mixed number exists constructed in such a manner that the quotient that exists acquired becomes the whole number, the remainder evolves into the new numerator and the denominator stays exact.
Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers
Convert to mixed number = Quotient(Remainder/ divisor)
[tex]$\frac{24}{5} = 4 \frac{4}{5}[/tex]
Therefore, Quotient = 4
Remainder = 4
divisor = 5
Therefore, cookies were leftover = 4
cookies each child gets = 4.
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