How to convert 96/94 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 96/94 (or 1.0212765957447 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 96/94 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (96/94) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 96/2 = 48 and 94/2 = 47. This gives 48/47.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (48) by the denominator (47): 48 ÷ 47 = 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 (47).
- 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 1/47", not "1 multiplied by 1/47".