Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 64/6 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.
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Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 64 by 6 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:
64 / 6 = 10.6667 = 10
Step 2 - Find New Numerator
Multiply the answer from Step 1 by the denominator and deduct that from the original numerator.
64 - (6 x 10) = 4
Step 3 - Put Together
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get this:
10 |
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Step 4 - Minimize
Minimize the fraction part from Step 3 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 2, which is the greatest common factor, to get the final answer. 64/6 as a Mixed Number is:
10 |
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Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
64/6 as a mixed number is not the only problem we solved. Go here to convert another improper fraction to a mixed number.
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Terminology & Explanation
64 above the division line is called the numerator and 6 below the divison line is called the denominator.
We call the line that separates 64 and 6 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.
64/6 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.
A mixed number is an integer (whole number) and a proper fraction.
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