How to convert 98/36 to a mixed number?
Sometimes fractions exceed the value of "1", making them improper. Such fractions, such as 98/36 (or 2.7222222222222 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 98/36 to a mixed number
- Simplify the fraction (98/36) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD (2): 98/2 = 49 and 36/2 = 18. This gives 49/18.
- Use the Euclidean division method to divide the numerator (49) by the denominator (18): 49 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 13
- 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 (13) of the long division.
- The denominator of the fractional part remains the original denominator (18).
- 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 13/18", not "2 multiplied by 13/18".