Understanding Mixed Numbers
A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. To convert a decimal like 15.05 into a mixed number, we will break it down step by step.
Step 1: Identify the Whole Number
The whole number part of 15.05 is 15. We’ll keep this as the whole number in our mixed number.
Step 2: Convert the Decimal to a Fraction
The decimal 0.05 needs to be converted into a fraction. To do this, remember that 0.05 means 5 hundredths. So, we can write it as:
- 0.05 = 5/100
Step 3: Simplify the Fraction
Now, we can simplify 5/100:
- Both 5 and 100 can be divided by 5.
- When we divide 5 by 5, we get 1.
- When we divide 100 by 5, we get 20.
This means:
- 5/100 = 1/20
Step 4: Combine the Whole Number and Fraction
Now we put the whole number and the fraction together. We take the whole number 15 and add the simplified fraction 1/20 to get:
So, the mixed number is 15 1/20.
And that’s how you convert 15.05 into a mixed number!