Question

14.2 as a mixed number.

I need help on how to understand this, not just the answer. Please and thank you!

Answer 1

i think its 14 1/5 (?)

Answer 2

14 1/5

Explanation:

okay so first we will convert the decimal to fraction

14.2= 142/10= 71/5

now we convert improper fraction to mixed fraction:

71/5= long division method

14

5 |71

-5

21

20

1

quotient=14 remainder=1

now the remainder is gonna be as the numerator, the number which we divide the other number (5) would be denominator and the quotient is gonna be on the side

so...... 14 1/5