How to convert 54/50 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 54/50 (or 1.08 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 54/50 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (54/50) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 54/2 = 27 and 50/2 = 25. This gives 27/25.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (27) by the denominator (25): 27 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 2
- 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 (2) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (25).
- 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 2/25", not "1 multiplied by 2/25".