How to convert 22/20 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 22/20 (or 1.1 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 22/20 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (22/20) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 22/2 = 11 and 20/2 = 10. This gives 11/10.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (11) by the denominator (10): 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1
- 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 (1) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (10).
- 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 1/10", not "1 multiplied by 1/10".