How to convert 98/34 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 98/34 (or 2.8823529411765 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 98/34 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (98/34) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 98/2 = 49 and 34/2 = 17. This gives 49/17.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (49) by the denominator (17): 49 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 15
- The integer of the mixed number is equal to the quotient (2) 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 (17).
- 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 "2 and 15/17", not "2 multiplied by 15/17".