How to convert 24/3 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 24/3 (or 8 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 24/3 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (24/3) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (3): 24/3 = 8 and 3/3 = 1. This gives 8.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (8) by the denominator (1): 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0
- The integer of the mixed number is equal to the quotient (8) of the long division.
- The numerator of the fractional part is equal to the remainder (0) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (1).
- 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 "8 and 0/1", not "8 multiplied by 0/1".