Converting 100 375 to a Fraction
What is 100 375 as a fraction?
To convert the mixed number 100 375 to a fraction, we need to follow some simple steps.
Step 1: Convert the whole number part
The whole number part is 100. We can write this as a fraction by placing it over 1, like this:
100/1
Step 2: Convert the fractional part
The fractional part is 375. To convert this to a fraction, we need to divide it by 1000 (since there are 1000 parts in a whole). This gives us:
375/1000
Step 3: Simplify the fraction
We can simplify the fraction 375/1000 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 125. This gives us:
3/8
Step 4: Combine the whole number and fractional parts
Now, we can combine the whole number part 100/1 and the fractional part 3/8. To do this, we multiply the whole number part by the denominator of the fractional part (8) and then add the numerator of the fractional part (3). This gives us:
803/8
And that's it! The mixed number 100 375 can be written as a fraction in its simplest form as:
803/8
This is the final answer.
