how do i get the mixed number 3 7/4 in to simplest form
simplest? What is 7/4? 1 3/4.
3 7/4=4 3/4
thank you!!! that makes sense now!
To simplify a mixed number, you need to convert it into an improper fraction and then simplify the fraction if possible.
First, convert the mixed number 3 7/4 into an improper fraction:
To do this, multiply the whole number (3) by the denominator of the fraction (4) and add the numerator (7). This gives you:
3 * 4 + 7 = 12 + 7 = 19
So, 3 7/4 can be written as the improper fraction 19/4.
Next, simplify the fraction if possible by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator, and divide both by this GCD.
To find the GCD of 19 and 4, you can use a method called the Euclidean algorithm. The GCD of 19 and 4 is 1.
Now, divide both the numerator (19) and the denominator (4) by the GCD (1):
19 ÷ 1 = 19, 4 ÷ 1 = 4
Therefore, the fraction 19/4 is already in its simplest form.
So, the mixed number 3 7/4 as a simplified fraction is 19/4.