How to convert 63/24 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 63/24 (or 2.625 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 63/24 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (63/24) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (3): 63/3 = 21 and 24/3 = 8. This gives 21/8.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (21) by the denominator (8): 21 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 5
- 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 (5) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (8).
- 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 5/8", not "2 multiplied by 5/8".