How to convert 98/26 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 98/26 (or 3.7692307692308 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 98/26 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (98/26) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 98/2 = 49 and 26/2 = 13. This gives 49/13.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (49) by the denominator (13): 49 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 10
- The integer of the mixed number is equal to the quotient (3) of the long division.
- The numerator of the fractional part is equal to the remainder (10) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (13).
- 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 "3 and 10/13", not "3 multiplied by 10/13".