How to convert 75/18 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 75/18 (or 4.1666666666667 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 75/18 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (75/18) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (3): 75/3 = 25 and 18/3 = 6. This gives 25/6.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (25) by the denominator (6): 25 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 1
- The integer of the mixed number is equal to the quotient (4) 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 (6).
- 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 "4 and 1/6", not "4 multiplied by 1/6".