How to convert 100/14 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 100/14 (or 7.1428571428571 in its decimal form), can be rewritten as what we call "mixed numbers", providing a clearer understanding and representation of the value.
Step-by-step conversion of 100/14 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (100/14) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 100/2 = 50 and 14/2 = 7. This gives 50/7.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (50) by the denominator (7): 50 ÷ 7 = 7 remainder 1
- The integer of the mixed number is equal to the quotient (7) of the long division.
- The numerator of the fractional part is equal to the remainder (1) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (7).
- Combine these element to form the fractional part:
Thus, the result of converting to a mixed number is:
Please note that it should be read as "7 and 1/7", not "7 multiplied by 1/7".