How to convert 88/58 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 88/58 (or 1.5172413793103 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 88/58 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (88/58) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 88/2 = 44 and 58/2 = 29. This gives 44/29.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (44) by the denominator (29): 44 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 15
- 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 (15) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (29).
- 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 15/29", not "1 multiplied by 15/29".