How to convert 82/44 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 82/44 (or 1.8636363636364 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 82/44 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (82/44) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 82/2 = 41 and 44/2 = 22. This gives 41/22.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (41) by the denominator (22): 41 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 19
- 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 (19) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (22).
- 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 19/22", not "1 multiplied by 19/22".