How to convert 20/14 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 20/14 (or 1.4285714285714 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 20/14 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (20/14) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 20/2 = 10 and 14/2 = 7. This gives 10/7.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (10) by the denominator (7): 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3
- 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 (3) 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 "1 and 3/7", not "1 multiplied by 3/7".