How to convert 32/14 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 32/14 (or 2.2857142857143 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 32/14 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (32/14) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 32/2 = 16 and 14/2 = 7. This gives 16/7.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (16) by the denominator (7): 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2
- The integer of the mixed number is equal to the quotient (2) of the long division.
- The numerator of the fractional part is equal to the remainder (2) 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 "2 and 2/7", not "2 multiplied by 2/7".