1. The problem is to convert the improper fraction $\frac{33}{28}$ into a mixed number. 2. An improper fraction has a numerator larger than the denominator. To convert it, divide the numerator by the denominator. 3. Divide 33 by 28: $$33 \div 28 = 1 \text{ remainder } 5$$ 4. Write the quotient as the whole number part and the remainder over the original denominator: $$1 \frac{5}{28}$$ 5. So, the improper fraction $\frac{33}{28}$ as a mixed number is $1 \frac{5}{28}$. This means 33 parts of size $\frac{1}{28}$ equals 1 whole plus $\frac{5}{28}$ more.