Divide the numerator 5,682 by 4. Do this using the long division method on paper.
Record the results of the math problem. The long division method gives the result of 1,420 with a remainder of 2.
Convert the remainder of the long division problem. Write the solution as a mixed number. Write the whole number solution, 1,420, and then the remainder 2 over the original denominator 4. The entire mixed number solution is 1,420 2/4.
Simplify 2/4. Divide it by the largest common factor, which is 2. The result is 1/2.