How to convert 85/5 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 85/5 (or 17 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 85/5 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (85/5) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (5): 85/5 = 17 and 5/5 = 1. This gives 17.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (17) by the denominator (1): 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0
- The integer of the mixed number is equal to the quotient (17) of the long division.
- The numerator of the fractional part is equal to the remainder (0) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (1).
- 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 "17 and 0/1", not "17 multiplied by 0/1".