How to convert 100/84 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 100/84 (or 1.1904761904762 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 100/84 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (100/84) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (4): 100/4 = 25 and 84/4 = 21. This gives 25/21.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (25) by the denominator (21): 25 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 4
- The integer of the mixed number is equal to the quotient (1) of the long division.
- The numerator of the fractional part is equal to the remainder (4) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (21).
- 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 "1 and 4/21", not "1 multiplied by 4/21".