Write 21/2
as a mixed number.
Give your answer in its simplest form.
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Convert to a Mixed Number 21/2
21
2
Set up the division problem in long division format.
2
2
1
Divide
2
by
2
. Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.
1
2
2
1
Multiply the newest quotient digit
(
1
)
by the divisor
2
.
1
2
2
1
−
2
Subtract
2
from
2
.
1
2
2
1
−
2
0
Bring down the next number of the dividend.
1
2
2
1
−
2
0
1
Divide
1
by
2
. Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.
1
0
2
2
1
−
2
0
1
Multiply the newest quotient digit
(
0
)
by the divisor
2
.
1
0
2
2
1
−
2
0
1
−
0
Subtract
0
from
1
.
1
0
2
2
1
−
2
0
1
−
0
1
The result of division of
21
2
is
10
with a remainder of
1
.
10
1
2
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