84 as a Fraction
The number 84 can be represented as a fraction in a few ways, depending on what you want to express. Here are some common options:
84 as a Fraction Over 1
The simplest way to express 84 as a fraction is by placing it over 1:
84/1
This is equivalent to the whole number 84, and it's useful for understanding how whole numbers can be written as fractions.
84 as a Simplified Fraction
If you need to express 84 as a fraction with a smaller denominator, you can simplify it by finding the greatest common factor (GCF) of 84 and 1.
In this case, the GCF is 84, so you can divide both the numerator and denominator by 84:
84/1 = (84/84) / (1/84) = 1/0.0119
This is a technically correct but less practical way to express 84 as a simplified fraction.
84 as a Fraction with a Specific Denominator
Sometimes, you might need to represent 84 as a fraction with a specific denominator. For example, you might need to write 84 as a fraction out of 100.
To do this, you can set up a proportion:
84/1 = x/100
Then, you can solve for x:
x = (84 * 100) / 1 = 8400
Therefore, 84 can be represented as 8400/100 or 84/1.
Remember:
- Any whole number can be written as a fraction by placing it over 1.
- Fractions can be simplified by finding the greatest common factor of the numerator and denominator.
- You can express any whole number as a fraction with a specific denominator by setting up a proportion.
