Question

convert 51/6 into an imptoper fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

8 × 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1 - Find Whole Number

Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 51 by 6 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

 51 / 6 = 8.5000 = 8

Step 2 - Find New Numerator

Multiply the answer from Step 1 by the denominator and deduct that from the original numerator.

 51 - (6 x 8) = 3

Step 3 - Put Together

Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get this:

8 × 3/6

Step 4 - Minimize

Minimize the fraction part from Step 3 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 3, which is the greatest common factor, to get the final answer. 51/6 as a Mixed Number is:

8 × 1/2