How to Convert 3.66 to a Mixed Number

Step-by-step guide to converting decimal numbers into mixed numbers, specifically using 3.66 as an example.

To convert the decimal 3.66 into a mixed number, follow these steps:

  1. Identify the whole number: The whole number part of 3.66 is 3.
  2. Separate the decimal: The decimal part is 0.66.
  3. Convert the decimal to a fraction: To convert 0.66 into a fraction, recognize that this is the same as 66/100. Simplifying this fraction:
    • Determine the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 66 and 100, which is 2.
    • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:
    • 66 ÷ 2 = 33
    • 100 ÷ 2 = 50
  4. This gives us the fraction 33/50.

Now, combine the whole number with the simplified fraction:

3.66 as a mixed number is: 3 33/50.

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