Need to write fraction as a whole or mixed number. Express fractions in simplest form..
1. 76/12 Answer= 6 1/6
2. 88/10 Answer= 8 2/5
1. Almost right. Check your fraction after 6.
2. Correct.
To write a fraction as a whole or mixed number, you need to divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).
1. Let's start with the fraction 76/12. To convert it to a mixed number, divide 76 by 12:
76 ÷ 12 = 6 with a remainder of 4.
The quotient (6) represents the whole number part, and the remainder (4) becomes the new numerator. So the mixed number in simplest form is 6 4/12.
However, we can simplify the fraction further. Both the numerator (4) and denominator (12) are divisible by 4.
Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4, we get:
4 ÷ 4 = 1
12 ÷ 4 = 3
So the simplified form of 6 4/12 is 6 1/3.
2. Now let's work with the fraction 88/10. To convert it to a mixed number, divide 88 by 10:
88 ÷ 10 = 8 with a remainder of 8.
Similar to the previous example, the quotient (8) represents the whole number part, and the remainder (8) becomes the new numerator. So the mixed number in simplest form is 8 8/10.
Again, we can simplify the fraction further. The numerator (8) and denominator (10) are both divisible by 2.
Dividing them by 2, we get:
8 ÷ 2 = 4
10 ÷ 2 = 5
Therefore, the simplified form of 8 8/10 is 8 4/5.