Write \( \frac{34}{4} \) as a mixed number.

To convert \( \frac{34}{4} \) into a mixed number, start by dividing the numerator (34) by the denominator (4). When you do this, you find that 34 divided by 4 equals 8 with a remainder of 2. This means you have 8 whole parts and a leftover fraction. Therefore, you can express it as \( 8 \frac{2}{4} \), which simplifies further to \( 8 \frac{1}{2} \). So, \( \frac{34}{4} \) as a mixed number is \( 8 \frac{1}{2} \).