How to convert 94/20 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 94/20 (or 4.7 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 94/20 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (94/20) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 94/2 = 47 and 20/2 = 10. This gives 47/10.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (47) by the denominator (10): 47 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 7
- 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 (7) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (10).
- 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 7/10", not "4 multiplied by 7/10".