How to convert 88/84 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 88/84 (or 1.047619047619 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 88/84 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (88/84) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (4): 88/4 = 22 and 84/4 = 21. This gives 22/21.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (22) by the denominator (21): 22 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 1
- 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 (1) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (21).
- 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 1/21", not "1 multiplied by 1/21".